Children looked after who have come into contact with the law are some of the most vulnerable members of society… Read More
Research project spotlight #3: Welsh community response to child criminal exploitation
Much of what is known about CCE relates to county lines, a model of drug supply that has become widespread across the United Kingdom. County lines operate using a dedicated mobile phone number to sell drugs from larger cities to end users living… Read More
Research project spotlight #2: How do looked after children engage online
Young people spend an increasing amount of time online, especially in the current climate, as the global pandemic has moved much of our social lives into the virtual realm. Going online allows for… Read More
Research project spotlight #1: Who is at risk of entering care?
The number of children in local authority care in Wales has been increasing since the mid-1990s and there are large variations in the numbers of children in care across different Welsh local authorities… Read More
DRILL Series 1: Disability research ethics – Lessons for research and practice
In autumn 2020, ExChange Wales is delivering a series of webinars led by project partners from the Disability Research on Independent Living & Learning (DRILL). DRILL is a Four Nation Research Project which delivers the world’s first major… Read More
Use of secure accommodation for welfare purposes in Wales
Secure accommodations are residential homes with approval to restrict the liberty of young people who are believed to be a serious risk to themselves or to others… Read More
Talking and listening to children and families: Putting Kitbag to work
Talking and listening to children was the first research project to directly observe close up what happens when social workers meet and communicate with children…. Read More
Webinar: Use of secure accommodation for welfare purposes in Wales
A recent project explored the experiences of young people from Wales prior to, during and following a referral to secure accommodation… Read More
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Child Practice Reviews in Wales
ExChange Wales is delighted to bring you this online workshop about Child Practice Reviews in Wales, following the cancellation of our workshops in Cardiff and Colwyn Bay earlier this year (due to the pandemic). Read More
