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The Library
A comprehensive collection of national and international good practice, policy, legal and academic publications, reports and resources on children and young people’s participation in decision-making.

Guidelines of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on child friendly justice
The guidelines on child-friendly justice and their explanatory memorandum were adopted by the Council of Europe in 2010.

Dublin: Your City/Our City. A Guide Compiled by Separated Children
This publication was produced by the separated children project run by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office. The project involved the participation of 35 separated children living in the Dublin area.

‘All I Have to Say’ – Separated Children in Their Own Words
This publication was produced by the separated children project run by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office.

If They’re Getting Loaded, Why Can’t I?
This National Children’s Consultation represents a rare and diverse attempt to study a large population of young people’s alcohol use, their attitudes to alcohol, and their individual experience of their parent/guardians alcohol use within an Irish context

Developing the Arts in Ireland: Arts Council Strategic Overview 2011-2013
The Arts Council’s strategic approach has a dual focus on supporting artists and arts organisations and on seeking to increase public engagement and participation in the arts.

Listening to Children about Justice: Report of the Council of Europe Consultation with Children on Child-friendly Justice
This report has two main aims: first, it presents the views of children gathered during the Council of Europe’s consultation exercise on child-friendly justice. Second, it reports on the consultation process itself and reflects on what lessons can be learned.

Interviewing the Child Client: Approaches and Techniques for a Successful Interview
This training video provides practical guidance and demonstrations of techniques that can help lawyers work effectively with their child clients.

Life Skills Matter – Not Just Points: A Survey of Implementation of Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) and Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in Second-level Schools
This study investigates the implementation of Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) and Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in secondary schools in Ireland.

Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
The Charter brings together in a single document the fundamental rights protected in the EU. The Charter contains rights and freedoms under six titles: Dignity, Freedoms, Equality, Solidarity, Citizens’ Rights, and Justice.

Physical Places And Social Spaces For Young Children In Hospital
This report explore young children’s perspectives and use of physical and social spaces of the hospital environment.