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