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Someone on our side: advocacy for disabled children and young people
- Authors:
- FRANKLIN Anita, KNIGHT Abigail
- Publisher:
- The Children's Society
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 74p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Government policy supports the right of all children and young people to have their views taken into account when decisions are made about their lives. Evidence suggests that the participation of disabled children and young people in decision-making lags behind that of their non-disabled peers. Advocacy is one way to facilitate disabled children’s involvement in decision-making, and is particularly important for children with communication needs. This research aimed to illustrate advocacy in practice for disabled children and young people, and explore the processes and outcomes of advocacy. The research included a survey of 35 advocacy services in England who provide advocacy for disabled children and young people, and in-depth interviews with a total of 20 disabled young people, advocates, parents, and other professionals. The report describes: advocacy provision for disabled young people; disabled young people’s experiences of advocacy; the advocacy process; challenges faced by advocates; and the outcomes of advocacy. The findings illustrate how advocacy for disabled children and young people can make considerable improvements to the lives of disabled children and young people. However, there are still barriers that prevent disabled children and young people from accessing advocacy services. Recommendations for policy and research are provided.
Someone on our side: advocacy for disabled children and young people: executive summary
- Authors:
- FRANKLIN Anita, KNIGHT Abigail
- Publisher:
- The Children's Society
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Government policy supports the right of all children and young people to have their views taken into account when decisions are made about their lives. Evidence suggests that the participation of disabled children and young people in decision-making lags behind that of their non-disabled peers. Advocacy is one way to facilitate disabled children’s involvement in decision-making, and is particularly important for children with communication needs. This research aimed to illustrate advocacy in practice for disabled children and young people, and explore the processes and outcomes of advocacy. The research included a survey of 35 advocacy services in England who provide advocacy for disabled children and young people, and in-depth interviews with a total of 20 disabled young people, advocates, parents, and other professionals. This executive summary provides the key messages and findings from this research. It illustrates how advocacy for disabled children and young people can make considerable improvements to the lives of disabled children and young people. However, there are still barriers that prevent disabled children and young people from accessing advocacy services. Recommendations for policy and research are provided.
Holidays, play and disabled children
- Author:
- KNIGHT Abigail
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 14.02.08, 2008, p.24, 26.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Too few specialist play schemes and lack of access to mainstream leisure can make school holidays a difficult period for parents of disabled children. This article reviews two recent studies on holiday and play provision for disabled children. The article suggests that, in order to promote their social inclusion, local authorities need to show political commitment to the rights and entitlements of disabled children to inclusive service provision, matched with adequate funding.
The emotional well-being of unaccompanied young people seeking asylum in the UK
- Authors:
- CHASE Elaine, KNIGHT Abigail, STATHAM June
- Publisher:
- British Association for Adoption and Fostering
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 146p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents findings from an in-depth study of the perspectives and experiences of children and young people arriving unaccompanied to seek asylum in the UK. The research, conducted by the Thomas Coram Research Unit and supported by the Department of Health, is based on conversations with 54 young people from 18 countries, supplemented by interviews with key professionals with expertise and knowledge of working with this group. The young participants speak movingly about their journeys and the shock of arriving in the UK, about being in care and about their experiences of a range of health, education, social care, immigration and legal services. Implications for policy and practice are listed at the end of each chapter. This study is essential reading for social workers, foster carers, asylum teams and all those who support and care for young people seeking refuge in the UK.