October 2023: Findings and recommendations from the Family Group Conferencing evaluation
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Details
Family Group Conferencing (FGC) is a preferred method of alternative dispute resolution for children in need of care and protection and their families. It involves independent facilitation for people within a child’s family unit, DCJ and other family members and friends to agree to a plan which will keep the child safe.
An evaluation of FGC was undertaken by the research team at the Research Centre for Children and Families (RCCF) at the University of Sydney. In this FACSIAR Lunch and Learn, researchers from the RCCF shared findings from this evaluation and Stephen Bray, A/Director, Family Preservation and Child Protection team at DCJ shared what these findings mean for program, policy and practice.
The webinar was chaired by Merran Butler (Director, Statistical Analysis, Data Governance and Research, FACSIAR).
Presentation materials
Family Group Conferencing Evaluation: Findings from the Research Centre for Children and Families
Professor Amy Conley Wright - Professor of Child and Family Social Work, Director, Research Centre for Children and Families, University of Sydney
Irene Wardle – Aboriginal Educator and Research Associate, University of Sydney
Dr Betty Luu - Research Fellow, Research Centre for Children and Families, University of Sydney
Professor Stefanie Schurer – Professor of Economics, School of Economics, University of Sydney
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Family Group Conferencing Evaluation: Program, policy and practice implications
Stephen Bray - A/Director, Family Preservation and Child Protection, Child and Family, Strategy, Policy and Commissioning, DCJ
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Additional Resources
Research paper from the University of Sydney
Department of Communities and Justice
- Family Group Conferencing report, summary and practice note is available here on the FACS website
- Information about participating in family group conferencing
Questions or Comments?
Contact: ResearchPartnerships@dcj.nsw.gov.au