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Outcomes in family group conferences for children on the brink of care: a study of child and family participation
- Authors:
- HOLLAND Sally, et al
- Publisher:
- Cardiff University
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 86p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This research comprises a largely qualitative study of Family Group Conferences (FGCs). The research setting is an independent NCH Cymru project in South Wales, that provides FGCs for three local authorities for children looked after or who are at risk of being looked after. Family Group Conferences (FGCs) have been adapted from Maori traditions in New Zealand. They are an innovative method of making decisions regarding children and young people. Facilitated meetings of extended family members are held, which include the child. FGCs have been found to provide creative solutions to family difficulties. This research focuses particularly on the role of the child in the meeting, but also presents findings on the general process of such meetings. 25 children were interviewed from 17 FGCs. Follow-up qualitative interviews are conducted at 6 months. Baseline data were collected shortly after the FGC and at 6 months followup. There are a total of 38 qualitative interviews with children. In addition, 31 adult family member interviews and 27 professional interviews were carried out within a month of each FGC.