A research report completed by Jane E. M Callaghan and Joanne H. Alexander (2015), suggests that children are often more resilient than they seem in dealing with the impact of domestic violence in their home. The report recognises the significant suffering caused to children who experience domestic violence. However, it also sets out a parallel … Continue reading Children āfind ways to copeā with domestic violence
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Parents take over running of threatened childrens centres
A group of mothers have taken control of two childrenās centres that were earmarked for closure. Read more about about how a group of parents have formed a community interest company to runĀ the Staffordshire centres. Source Children & Young People Now: Parents take over running of threatened childrens centres
Hard-hitting play ‘Sophie’s Choice’ showing at Community Care Live event
For the first time, IROs and social workers who attend Community Care Live in London on 3rd or 4th November 2015 will see this excellent, hard-hitting play. Sophie's Choice looks at the ways young people are groomed, manipulated and sexually exploited, and how professionals can prevent it. The trailer for Chelseaās Choice can be watched … Continue reading Hard-hitting play ‘Sophie’s Choice’ showing at Community Care Live event
Police chiefs unveil strategy to treat under-18s as children first
Police officers dealing with under-18s should treat them as "children first" rather than potential criminals, the organisation representing police chiefs has said. See more at:Ā Children & Young People Now
DfE consults on the changing use of special guardianship orders
The Department for Education (DfE) is consulting on the changing use of special guardianship orders(SGOs) following concern that the assessment process for SGOs may not be sufficiently robust. The DfE wants to work with stakeholders through consultation and review to understand the reasons behind the changes. It will use the review to help inform any potential changes to the law and guidance.
Unexplained infant deaths rise for first time in five years
The rate of infant deaths affecting mothers under the age of 20 increased from 0.92 to 1.27 per 1,000 births between 2012 and 2013. FiguresĀ published by theĀ Office for National StatisticsĀ (ONS) today show that across England and Wales in 2013 there were 249 unexplained infant deaths, a rate of 0.36 per 1,000 live births. This is … Continue reading Unexplained infant deaths rise for first time in five years
Care applications reach all-time high for second month in a row
Cafcass statistics reveal that July 2015 saw the highest number of new care applications ever made. Read more:Ā Care applications reach all-time high for second month in a row.
Childrenās Commissioner for Englandās five year commitments 2015-2020
Over the next five years, the Childrenās Commissioner wants to build on improvements to date to secure a seismic shift in ambition for all children in care which puts the voice of the child, continuing and constant relationships and a focus on recovery at its heart. Ensuring that children have consistency of support from social … Continue reading Childrenās Commissioner for Englandās five year commitments 2015-2020
Family Justice Young People’s Board
The Family Justice Young People's Board (FJYPB) involves a group of around 40 children and young people who have been through the family justice system or who have an interest in children's rights and the family courts. The Board's remit is to help ensure that the work of the Family Justice Board is child centred … Continue reading Family Justice Young People’s Board
Social workers āpressuredā to downgrade child protection cases as referrals surge
Survey of more than 1,000 childrenās social workers finds almost half have been pressured to reclassify child protection cases to a lower level of intervention Source: Social workers āpressuredā to downgrade child protection cases as referrals surge
