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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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Children’s Voice in Pre-School Project

At Creative Kids & Co., the most important aspect of our work is children’s participation in decision-making in their own learning.

Creative Kids & Co.
2021

Youth Voice in School Leavers Programme

The topic was identified by two youth workers, based on interactions with young people facing the transition from second-level education.

Clare Youth Service
2021

Youth Voice in a Climate Justice Plan

In October 2019, Foróige’s Reference Panel identified climate justice as an issue affecting all of society and young people in particular.

Foróige
2019

Youth Involvement in a LGBTI+ Youth Strategy

Young people’s involvement in implementing the world’s first LGBTI+ youth strategy.

DCEDIY
2019

Youth Voice on Living in Special Care

Young people’s involvement in improving the experience of living in Ballydowd Special Care Unit.

Tusla Ballydowd Special Care Unit
2021

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