Implementing Child Voice in the NSW Child Protective System: Report

This sociology report delves into the implementation of child voice within the New South Wales (NSW) child protective system, emphasizing its significance and challenges. It highlights the crucial role of the Department of Family and Community Services, the importance of child-centered language, and the over-representation of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care settings. The report addresses the need for centralized administration, strengthening bonds between children and peers, and the vital contributions of parents. It also explores the deterioration of interpersonal relationships and the necessity of safeguarding children while implementing child voice strategies. Recommendations include guardian support through family services, cultural assurance for Aboriginal children, and the provision of relevant supporting materials. The report concludes by underscoring the importance of legislative frameworks, mandatory reporting, and addressing the social and socioeconomic factors contributing to child protection issues, advocating for a more inclusive and supportive system for all children.

SOCIOLOGY

Implementation of Child Voice
in the NSW child protective
system

CHILD VOICE IS
SIGNIFICANT IN NSW
• Department of Family and Community Services is
much responsible for the different activities
• The child voice has a crucial role in the child
protection policies
• Child centered language is also vital in certain
aspects of the scenario.

OUT OF HOME CARE
SETTINGS IN NSW
• Development of Child neglect policies
• Responsibility of the community
• Mitigating of issues by administrators

IMPLEMENTATION OF
CHILD VOICE IN NSW
• Development of children is indeed integral for the
implementation process
• Innovative strategies must be applied
• Different policies and frameworks must be applied.

IMPLEMENTATION OF
CHILD VOICE_contd.
• Neglect of children in vulnerable families
• Importance of legislative frameworks
• Need for mandatory reporting

NEED FOR CENTRALIZED
ADMINISTRATION
• Protection of all the children
• Identification of potential risks for children
• Arranging of international conferences by
administrators

STRENGTHENING THE BOND
BETWEEN CHILDREN AND PEERS
• Implementation of policies and frameworks
• Protests from children in case of victimization
• Impact of poverty

CONTRIBUITION OF
PARENTS
• Parents not able to take the proper actions
• Care plans should be strictly followed

DERERIORATION OF
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS.
• Reaction of children in difficult situations
• Confidence gathering for children
• Decision making abilities among children

IMPLEMENTATION OF CHILD
PROTECTION POLICIES
• Trust among the peers and the children
• Listening to the wishes of the children
• Giving value to children’s wishes

CHILDREN SHOULD BE SAFEGUARDED WHILE
IMPLEMENTING CHILD VOICE STRATEGIES
• Risks should be reduced
• Children must be empowered
• Value should be given to the wishes of children.