November 2021: Improving outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care with justice contact
On 25 November 2021, Family and Community Services Insights, Analysis and Research (FACSIAR) from the Department of Communities and Justice in conjunction with Youth Justice hosted a Research to Practice Webinar on improving outcomes for young people with out-of-home care and Justice. The session was introduced by Stuart Malcher, A/Executive Director, FACS Insights, Analysis and Research.
Guest speakers included:
- Dr Kath McFarlane from the University of New South Wales and the Director of Kath McFarlane Consulting from the University of New South Wales who provided literature and insights into recent Australian and international research that has examined the cross-over between the out-of-home care and youth justice systems.
- Professor Chris Trotter from Monash University and Dr Phillipa Evans from University of New South Wales who spoke of a pilot of a single session family work intervention for at-risk young people and their families being undertaken in regional NSW, along with some considerations about using multi-agency approach to strengthen delivery.
- Jordan White, a Youth Justice Project Officer who highlighted the trajectory and characteristics of young people who are, or have a high probability of being dual clients of Community Services (Out-of-home care & Child Protection) and Youth Justice and the practice implications.
Missed the webinar? You can watch the captioned recording here
Presentation Slides
Children and young people in Out-Of-Home Care with criminal justice contact: Recent Australian studies - Kath McFarlane
Single Session Collaborative Family Work (ANTS) - Phillipa Evans and Chris Trotter
The Crossover Kids: Who are they and how to best support them - Jordan White
Further Reading
Kath McFarlane's Related Materials
Questions or Comments?
Contact: ResearchPartnerships@facs.nsw.gov.au