Standards in Detention Tony O’Donovan Child Welfare Advisor IYJS
Jan 05, 2016
Standards in Detention
Tony O’Donovan
Child Welfare Advisor
IYJS
Overview
Detention: What is this & for Whom? Standards: Where from & Why? Inspection: How often & by whom? Final Thoughts: What now?
Detention
Background – History Personal Experience Necessary Evil? Present Situation Future Role
Standards Standards & Criteria (2002 & 2004) The Skinner Principles (1992)
Individuality and Development Rights Good Basic Care Education Health Partnership with Parents Child Centred Collaboration A Feeling of Safety
Standards (cont/-)
National Standards Work with SSI/HIQA on New Standards To Ensure Best Practice
Inspection Annual Inspections Minister Request of SSI/HIQA Benchmarks Recommendations Action Plans
Final Thoughts
Lessons from the past Lessons from Inspections Challenges for the future