Something to Say

Date: 1st July 2003
Category: Children with disabilities, Respect for the views of the child
Author: Children in Scotland

A report giving information about the work of the project, the views of the children and young people who were involved, and lessons learned from the project about how to involve children and young people with disabilities in decision-making.

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Tackling bullying: Listening to the views of children and young people

Date: 3rd March 2003
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Respect for the views of the child
Author: ChildLine

In a seminal piece of research, the Thomas Coram Research Unit of the Institute of Education asked children and young people what they think should be done to reduce bullying.

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Guide to the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed conflict

Date: 1st January 2003
Category: Armed conflict
Author: UNICEF

Produced by UNICEF and the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers. This publication is an essential guide to the Optional Protocol to the CRC related to children in armed conflict.

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Access for all: Helping to make participatory processes accessible to everyone

Date: 4th November 2002
Category: Respect for the views of the child
Author: Save the Children

These guidelines look at how processes like meetings, presentations, discussions and wrtten documents can help involve people in decision-making.

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What Matters to Me

Date: 4th March 2002
Category: Children with disabilities
Author: Children in Scotland

A report detailing work carried out with children and young people with disabilities to identify what issues were important to them.

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Children and armed conflict - A guide to international humanitarian and human rights law

Date: 1st January 2002
Category: Refugee and asylum seeking children
Author: International Bureau for Children’s Rights

This publication aims at serving as a quick reference manual for those involved in researching, promoting and protecting the rights of children affected by armed conflict.

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'It's everyone's job to make sure I'm alright' - Report of the Child Protection Audit and Review

Date: 1st January 2002
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Scottish Government

Report presenting the findings and recommendations of a review of child protection practice which was carried out across Scotland.

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Missing Out - Young Runaways in Scotland

Date: 1st January 2002
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Aberlour Child Care Trust

The circumstances and experiences of young people under the age of 16 who run away or are forced to leave their homes has been the subject of increased concern in recent years.

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Schools for all: Including disabled children in education

Date: 1st January 2002
Category: Children with disabilities, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities
Author: Save the Children

These guidelines take a holistic view of the educational needs of disabled children by examining the environment in which all children learn. The central message is that mainstream learning environments can include children who may have particular learning needs due to developmental delay or impairment. Inclusive education involves child-centred (rather than curriculum-centred) learning approaches.

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Outside Looking In

Date: 3rd December 2001
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Aberlour Child Care Trust

A report highlighting findings from a research study about the views of looked after young people and their access to education. The report provides an opportunity to listen to the voices of the looked after and excluded.

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