A review of international experiences in relation to the implementation of a statutory duty for interagency collaboration to ensure the protection and welfare of children
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2021-08Author
Devaney, Carmel
Kealy, Carmen
Canavan, John
McGregor, Caroline
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Devaney, C., Kealy, K., Canavan, J. and McGregor, C. (2021) A review of
international experiences in relation to the implementation of a statutory duty
for interagency collaboration to ensure the protection and welfare of children.
Galway: UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland
Galway
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Abstract
Effective interagency co-ordination and collaboration between agencies has become a key consideration in providing services to children and families. The benefits of interagency and interdisciplinary cooperation are argued to be far reaching and ensure a comprehensive response to concerns about children and young people. This report, which was commissioned by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) derived from a multi-method study which:
¿ identified key lessons from experiences in other jurisdictions of a statutory duty for interagency co-ordination and collaboration, and
¿ considered context and drivers for reform, processes for implementation and changes in policy, as well as operational structures and models.