Abstract:
The North Dublin Differential Response Model (DRM) was developed in the aftermath of a seminar held by the then Children¿s Act Advisory Board in May 2008. This seminar involved a series of presentations, including presentations on the Minnesota differential response model entitled A Solution and Safety Orientated Approach to Child Protection Case Work and a presentation on the Foyle Trust ¿New Beginnings¿ model entitled The Development of a Family Support Strategy: The Child in Need Continuum. Following this seminar a series of meetings and communications took place which led to the decision to pilot the differential response model in North Dublin.
