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Case Studies

These case studies highlight good practice in giving children and young people a meaningful voice in decision-making. In all these examples, children and young people were given space, voice, audience, and influence, and had the opportunity to effectively take part in decision-making.

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Report on Consultations with Young People Engaged in Garda Youth Diversion Projects

GYDPs are community based, multi-agency, youth crime prevention initiatives.

IYJS, GYDP, DCYA
November 2018

Setting up an Advisory Group for Consultations on the Review of the GYDP

The Advisory Group met five times over the six-month timeframe of the consultation process.

DCYA, GYDP
2018

Students Voice on a New Uniform

Students’ involvement in deciding on a new uniform in Salerno Secondary School, Co. Galway.

Salerno Secondary School
2015

A Parent’s Story

A parent’s story about the impact on children of having their voices heard.

A Parent of a 2 Year Old Child
2021

Youth Voice in a Halloween Programme

Young people’s involvement in the development of a Halloween Programme in Lava Javas Youth Café, Limerick City.

Limerick Youth Service
2019

A Child’s Experience of Being Listened to by a Vet

How the vet ensured that the child was given Space, Voice, Audience and Influence.

An 11 year old girl
2021