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Young Ireland: National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2023-2028

niamhflanagan — 2023-12-03 08:24:25 UTC

Young Ireland is the national policy for Children and Young People. Published in November 2023 it replaces Better Outcomes Brighter Futures.

URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/80ac4-young-ireland-the-national-policy-framework-for-children-and-young-people-0-24-2023-2028/

Tusla’s Prevention Partnership and Family Support: Parenting Support Strategy 2022-2027.

2023-12-12 14:14:11 UTC

Vision of this strategy: families and communities are empowered and strengthened to keep children safe and nurtured, recognizing a child’s right to protection, stability and the support of a family and community network.

Mission of this strategy: Dedicated and committed to working in partnership with children, families and communities to ensure that children in need or at risk of harm are supported, protected and connected to people who can safeguard and promote their wellbeing throughout their lives.

Aim of this strategy: to support parents by building on their strengths, giving them choice, and helping them to identify solutions that will work for them.

Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

2023-12-12 14:14:18 UTC

This is Ireland’s third National Strategy on Domestic Violence. It aims to achieve zero tolerance for domestic, sexual and gender based violence.

“The Strategy recognises that while both men and women can be victims/survivors, women and girls are affected disproportionately, as a manifestation of historically unequal power relations between men and women. As a result, the emphasis within the Strategy is particularly on meeting the needs of women and girls.”

URL: https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/228480/67b6e3af-a0d2-4d70-889f-0b1e2001995b.pdf#page=null

The National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021

2023-12-12 14:15:06 UTC

The aim of NTRIS includes achieving equality of education outcomes, supporting an inclusive school community, and promoting a positive culture of respect and protection for the cultural identity of Travellers and Roma in education.

URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/c83a7d-national-traveller-and-roma-inclusion-strategy-2017-2021/

Cybersecurity

2023-12-12 14:18:57 UTC

In December 2022, the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 was signed into law. The legislation aims to improve online safety for children. The Online Safety Commissioner (OSC) will be part of Coimisiún na Meán. The OSC will regulate online services and will have enforcement powers to deal with disputes.

National youth strategy

2023-12-12 14:19:16 UTC

The National Dementia Strategy

2023-12-12 14:20:00 UTC

The National Dementia Strategy

The aim of this policy is to improve health care and services for those experiencing dementia (including support for their families and carers) and allow them to live good lives.

URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/62d6a5-national-dementia-strategy/

'Sharing the Vision' A Mental Health Policy for everyone.

2023-12-12 14:20:20 UTC

URL:

https://76770_b142b216-f2ca-48e6-a551-79c208f1a247.pdf

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One in Four provides professional psychotherapy and advocacy services to men and women over the age of 18 years who were sexually abused in childhood, and to their families.

https://www.oneinfour.ie/

Sections 43A and 43B Child Care (Amendment) Act 2007

2023-12-12 14:21:36 UTC

https://ifca.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Enhanced-Rights-Policy-Tusla.pdf

NATIONAL STRATEGY ON CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION IN DECISION-MAKING 2015 – 2020

2023-12-12 14:22:08 UTC

Goal is to ensure child and young peoples voice are heard in everyday day life. This includes spaces and place for example in legal system where they are entitled to have their voices heard in decisions effecting their lives. Aimed at young people under the age of 18 years old but also takes into consideration of young people transitioning into adulthood (up to 24 years old). The strategy

is guided and influenced by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)2 and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. The Lundy model is used to guide professional to ensure children and young peoples are given the space and there voice is respected.

DCEDIY: The LGBTQ+Inclusion strategy 2019-2021

2023-12-12 14:22:12 UTC

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth's mission is to enhance the lives of children, youth, families and communities by promoting diversity and inclusion policies.

The LGBTQ+ Inclusion strategy includes over 100 actions aimed at promoting the rights and well being of LGBTQ people.

National Standards for Foster Care

2023-12-12 14:23:01 UTC

This policy aims to set standards for living in foster care. These standards are to make sure that young people are kept safe and cared for properly in foster care.

National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017 - 2021

2023-12-12 14:23:55 UTC

The aim of the policy is to promote equality for people who have disabilities focusing on areas of education, employment, access to public services and universal design.

https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/162923/96990962-f41f-4844-b784-e9ccf8cbfa42.pdf#page=null

Children's Health Ireland: Strategy For Research 2021- 2025

2023-12-12 14:24:41 UTC

Children's Health Ireland is a new organisation that ensures high quality, safe and effective healthcare for the sickest children in Ireland, who need highly specialist services, as well as local paediatric services for all children in the Eastern region of Ireland.

URL:

children-s-health-ireland-strategy-for-research-2021-2025_1.pdf (dfp8dpcgoqcr0.cloudfront.net )

First Five: Early Years Strategy 2018-2028

2023-12-12 14:26:00 UTC

https://ncn.ie/first-five/

Amnesty International's Global Strategic Framework (2022-2030)

2023-12-12 14:26:09 UTC

The aim of this policy is to reinvigorate the movement as a campaigning force, bringing together the local roots and relevance with their global reach and rigour to strengthen the Amnesty International brand to ensure everyone can enjoy all of the human rights.

National Strategy for Women and Girls2017-2020

2023-12-12 14:26:47 UTC

This strategy intends to respond to women’s needs across Ireland. It focuses on increasing investment in childcare as well as tackling the gender pay gap. The aim is to improve access to education, training, and employment for lone parents and socially excluded women. https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/6427/88cc57e206a34e94aeff2310f2b100d5.pdf#page=null

National Standards for Adult Safeguarding

2023-12-12 14:26:51 UTC

Safeguarding of the vulnerable adult in the community.

Joint Working Protocol for An Garda Síochána/ Tusla

adenikeomolaoye2024_ — 2023-12-12 14:26:54 UTC

The Joint Working Protocol for An Garda Síochána/ Tusla is a policy that outlines the procedures that the Gardai and Tusla must take in handling cases regarding child welfare and protection.
https://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/CF_Joint_Protocol.pdf

Health Information Strategic Objectives 2020 - 2022

2023-12-12 14:29:57 UTC

The Health Information Strategic Objective document outlines the direction for health information function of HIQA for the years 2020 - 2022. It details the areas that they will work along with specific objectives that HIQA will achieve over the upcoming years.

National Action Plan to prevent and combat Human Trafficking

2023-12-12 14:31:39 UTC

The Plan aims to work towards ending human trafficking in the State as a key element of building stronger, safer communities.

Adoption Authority Of Ireland

2023-12-12 14:31:44 UTC

The Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes

(‘the Report’) was published on 12 January 2021. Publication of the Report was a

landmark moment for the Irish State and its citizens and resulted in an immediate

State apology, delivered by An Taoiseach, to those who spent time in the institutions.

National Aftercare Policy for Alternative Care

2024-01-11 16:16:24 UTC

National Aftercare Policy outlines the legislation which places a statutory duty on Tusla to form a view on whether or not each young person leaving care needs an aftercare service, the eligibility criteria for aftercare and the principles and best practice which are guaranteed under national and international law.