Compulsory supervision at home: who is looking after me?

Vicki Welch

CELCIS University of Strathclyde

Vicki joined the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS) at the University of Strathclyde around six years ago. She has worked both as a senior researcher and as a children's services manager for over three decades. She now leads a range of research and publication activities for CELCIS. She has a particular interest in services for children and their families. Her recent research has focused on looked after children, the services, systems, and structures that support them, the experiences of birth families, and support and inclusion of disabled children. 

Abstract

Objectives: The paper explores being ‘looked after’ within the context of compulsory supervision at home. The term ‘looked after’ refers to children for whom the state has assumed some or all of the responsibilities... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Vicki Welch (CELCIS University of Strathclyde)
  2. Dominique Harvey (CELCIS University of Strathclyde)

Topic Area

Child Protection Systems and Strategies at local, national and international levels

Session

Oral 26 » Session 3-Child Protection Systems (16:15 - Tuesday, 3rd October, Oceania Room)

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