Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures: the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2014-2020
Better Outcomes Brighter Futures is the first overarching national children’s policy framework for children and young people aged 0-24.
National Strategy on Children and Young Peoples Participation in Decision-Making 2015-2020
This report documents a whole-of-government strategy, with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs having responsibility for policy leadership & support.
‘Article 19: the right of the child to freedom from all forms of violence’ General Comment No. 13
When appropriate, juvenile or family specialised courts and criminal procedures should be established for child victims of violence. This could include the establishment of specialized units within the police, the judiciary and the prosecutor’s office.
‘Treatment of unaccompanied and separated children outside their country of origin’ General Comment No. 6
Article 12 of the Convention allows for a well-informed expression of views and wishes of unaccompanied minors, as it is imperative that such children are provided with all relevant information concerning, for example, their entitlements, services available.
‘Evaluating Children’s Participation in SEN Procedures: Lessons for educational psychologists’
This paper reports the findings from a study of the participation of children with special educational needs (SEN) in decision-making about their needs in a sample of mainstream schools which were self-selected for having promising practices.
Guidance for Developing Ethical Research Projects Involving Children
Professionals & Practitioners / Page 27 Guidance for Developing Ethical Research Projects Involving Children Published 2012 View Report Contributors Author: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Publisher: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Date: 2012 Geographic Coverage: Ireland Type of Resource: Guidance Sector/setting: Government Vulnerable groups: Children, Young People Developed with children and young people? [...]Children and young people in care Discover your rights!
This publication aims to promote knowledge on the care system in a child-friendly manner, including a child’s rights as a young person in care and how to effectively communicate with professionals in order to empower the child.
Supporting childrens rights through education, the arts, and media (SCREAM): Education Pack
The education pack, which forms the basis of the SCREAM programme, is made up of 14 educational modules and a User’s Guide.
Violence against children in conflict with the law: A study on indicators and data collection in Belgium, England and Wales, France and the NetherlandsViolence against children in conflict with the law: A study on indicators and data collection in Belgium, England and Wales, France and the Netherlands
Children deprived of their liberty and placed in detention are at extreme risk of violence
The private sector as a service provider Day of General Discussion (2002)
The Committee discussed the theme “The private sector as service provider and its role in implementing Child Rights”.