by diviadmin | Sep 27, 2015 | Child Devmt, Misc., Policy, Reports
It’s all about behaviour, right? Think about it, most of us spend our time dealing with the things troubled children and young people do. I want to unpick this a little, because I think we might be barking up the wrong tree… So how should we understand the...
by diviadmin | Sep 5, 2015 | Policy, Safeguarding
Since 2008 the western world has been in financial trouble. And most of us have been affected by it in some way. Those working with disadvantaged and vulnerable people are seeing this first hand… Worryingly, child protection is a case in point… (Watch the...
by diviadmin | Aug 3, 2015 | Child Devmt, Policy
Ever felt lost for what to do next with a child or young person? Wondering what on earth you can do to make a difference? Wouldn’t it be great to have map to show you the way? Well now there’s a model which brings together needs, behaviour and...
by diviadmin | Jul 26, 2015 | Policy, Reports
Life can be tough. Particularly for kids in the care system. The very fact of being in care means life has already been very tough! Aside of meeting children’s physical needs for a place to live, there are the huge needs that spring from family separation and a...
by diviadmin | May 10, 2015 | Policy, Youth Justice
I’ve spent over 20 years working in Youth Justice. I love it. But there are some things that I think need to change about the way we deal with young people who offend. Here’s one of them… Why 17 is too young to stop calling it YOUTH justice…...
by diviadmin | Apr 11, 2015 | Policy
When I was 16 I left school and started work. But no way was I ready to live independently. So why do we insist that kids in care do this? Get tons more content, including video and audio posts, for a small monthly subscription on Jonny 24/7 – here…...