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young people's views

Katie Brown, Head of Participation and Education, Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People (SCCYP)

Katie Brown shares her experiences of being involved in developing and delivering a large-scale programme of participative consultation with children and young people from across Scotland. 'A RIGHT blether' created an opportunity for children and young people to share their opinions and experiences, to say what's important to them, and to inform the work of the Commissioner.

Zachari Duncalf, Research Fellow, CELCIS (February 2012)

Zachari Duncalf, Research Fellow at CELCIS, speaks about a pilot project – Taking Place Seriously - that was undertaken to understand how young people feel about living in a children's home and what the young people liked or disliked about their surroundings. This recording sits within the parameters of child care as part of the collection.

Experiences of the young people in community research

An article written by Who Cares? Scotland and the young people involved in the community research project, which evaluated Who Cares? Scotland’s advocacy services in two local authority areas. The article talks about the young people's experience of the project and what they gained from their involvement.

Presentation of community research findings by the young researchers

A presentation of their research findings by the young people involved in the community research project, which evaluated Who Cares? Scotland’s advocacy services in two local authority areas.

Community research

A report detailing our experience and outcomes of a community research project working with young people who were, or had been, in care to design and run their own research. The project evaluated Who Cares? Scotland’s advocacy services in two local authority areas. As a result of the research Who Cares? Scotland agreed to consider certain changes and improvements to their services.

Young People's Views of The Child Protection System

Young People's Views of The Child Protection System. Richard Wolfson at Perth Concert Hall.

Contemporary issues in child protection seminar series - Scottish Child Care and Protection Network.

The process of developing a community research project
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Comic illustrating the process and outcomes of a community research project. The project was run by IRISS in partnership with Who Cares? Scotland between 2010 and 2011

By Emma Collins | Kev Levell | Jim Campbell