Journal of Children's Services: Volume 18 Issue 3/4

Why are there higher rates of children looked after in Wales?

Helen Ruth Hodges, Jonathan Scourfield

The purpose of this paper is to consider some possible reasons for the relatively high rate in Wales of children looked after by local authorities.

Child First and the end of ‘bifurcation’ in youth justice?

Stephen Case, Roger Smith

This study aims to critically evaluate the trajectory of the “Child First” guiding principle for youth justice in England and Wales, which challenges adult-centric constructions…

From “intimate-insider” to “relative-outsider”: an autoethnographic account of undertaking social work research in one’s own “backyard”

Ciarán Murphy

This study aims to explore the challenges of being simultaneously “intimate insider” and “relative outsider” whilst undertaking an ethnography into a statutory child protection…

Effective child well-being practices, barriers and priority actions: survey findings from service providers and policymakers in 22 countries during COVID-19

Dimitar Karadzhov, Graham Wilson, Sophie Shields, Erin Lux, Jennifer C. Davidson

The purpose of this study was to explore 232 service providers’ and policymakers’ experiences of supporting children’s well-being during the pandemic, across sectors, in 22…

“Friendly, local and welcoming” – evaluation of a community mental health early intervention service

Sarah Louise Parry, Zarah Eve, Vasileios Stamou, Alice Brockway, Daniela Di Basilio

Half of adulthood mental health challenges begin by the age of 14-years-old, making the need for early-intervention clear. This study aims to evaluate a new service model that…

Peer parental advocacy: a narrative review of the literature

Richard Devine, Katy Benson, Samantha Fitz-Symonds, David Westlake, Katie Campbell, Clive Diaz

The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the current state of literature on peer parental advocacy, offering practical insights and ideas for researchers and…