Journal of Children's Services: Volume 2 Issue 4
Research informing policy and practice
Table of contents
Learning disabilities and educational needs of juvenile offenders
Prathiba Chitsabesan, Sue Bailey, Richard Williams, Leo Kroll, Cassandra Kenning, Louise TalbotThis article is based on a study that was commissioned by the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales. We report on the learning profiles and education needs of a cohort of…
The costs and benefits of effective resettlement of young offenders
Judy RenshawResettlement programmes provide support for young offenders during their custodial sentence and for approximately nine months after release. This article describes how the costs…
Child impact statements: protecting children's interests in policy and provision?
Carmel CorriganChild impact statements are a tool for assessing the potential impact of policy, provision, legislation etc on children. Although now predominantly based on the UN Convention on…
Nordic child welfare services: variations in norms, attitudes and practice
Turid GrindeEarlier Nordic comparative studies show variation between countries in child welfare practice, reflecting cultural differences, and that case workers share the norms, values and…
Towards better outcomes for children globally: alternative perspectives on international development
Emma CreweContrary to prevailing wisdom, international development does not either succeed or fail. It does both. With reference to case study material gleaned from working with both…
The evolution of children's services in Ireland and prospects for the future: a personal perspective
Owen KeenanIreland is now the hub of much activity around children's services ‐ at central and local government levels, involving the primary statutory and voluntary agencies, and engaging…
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