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Young girl looking out of window in dark room

Re-examining child neglect in the changing policy landscape

This Insight explores the evidence on child neglect in the context of the refreshed Scottish definition of neglect published in the National Guidance for Child Protection (Scottish Government, 2021)…
Published 13 Nov 2023 in Insights

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Parental participation at Initial Child Protection Case Conferences

Insight 64

Examines the experiences of parents who attend Child Protection Case Conferences.
Published 6 Jun 2022 in Insights

Care experience and friendship

Insight 63

Draws on research and policy, as well as practice experience to explore friendship, why it matters and how it can be better supported.
Published 26 May 2022 in Insights

Care home research

An introduction for care home staff

A resource for care home staff to develop their understanding of what is involved in research in care homes.
Published 17 May 2022 in Reports

Ethical commissioning in social care

An online course

A course that provides the tools and resources to help apply ethical principles to the planning and purchase of adult social care. 
Published 9 May 2022 in Online learning materials

Psychosocial and family centred therapies for young people with cancer and their families

ESSS Outline

Evidence summary on the recommended approaches for developing alternative therapies to supporting young people with cancer and their families.
Published 31 Mar 2022 in Outlines

Foster carer recruitment

Research on better recruitment for a better fostering experience

Presents a model for organisations to use to recruit foster carers.
Published 10 Mar 2022 in Student research

Addressing the trauma of human trafficking victims in the UK

Insight 62

Discusses the trauma caused by human trafficking victimisation and the principles for effective support for survivors.
Published 1 Mar 2022 in Insights

Joint investigative interviewing in Scotland

Provision of non-suggestive social support

Report on a trauma-informed model of interviewing to improve the child's experience.
Published 31 Jan 2022 in Reports

Doing social work and social care differently

Approaches and tools

A resource to support teams and organisations make positive change happen.
Published 13 Dec 2021 in Tools

Transitional outcomes, employment and human rights

Iriss Outline

The evidence on how we can approach transitional outcomes for young people with additional support needs from a human rights perspective.
Published 6 Dec 2021 in Outlines

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