FGC national groups
National Group | All Wales FGM Network |
Contacts | Val Owen: val@cartrefbontnewydd.org |
Meeting Frequency | We meet quarterly in person and communicate by email. |
Meeting Venue | Alternate between North and South Wales. |
Remit of Group / Issues Raised | Setting up the network, synopsis of people's work, issues arising from latest research, liaison with the Children's Commissioner. Resource / training exchange, and campaigning to further FGCs in Wales. Information is exchanged so people can put forward / discuss their own authorities/ services to improve standards etc. |
Members | Open to all FGC projects in Wales |
Additional Information | We also have an internet forum which can be used to post messages and ask for information. |
National Group | FGC NORTHERN IRELAND FORUM |
Contacts | Mena Wilson |
Meeting Frequency | Forum meets quarterly |
Meeting Venue | Forum meets quarterly |
Remit of Group / Issues Raised | Representatives from FGC and Restorative projects in Northern Ireland, covering child welfare, education and restorative justice. Includes statutory, voluntary and community sectors. Forum for promoting an inclusive understanding and support of family group conference and restorative practice. |
Members | Open to all who are involved or interested in FGCs and Restorative Practice. |
Additional Information | Multi-disciplinary and working across both boundaries and borders. Supporting practice and research developments. Working together and forming national and international alliances. Ensuring partnership in practice development and between organisations. |
National Group | SCOTTISH FGC NETWORK |
Contacts | Anne Hamilton |
Meeting Frequency | Annually, with email and other contact in between |
Meeting Venue | Venue changes each time, usually central Scotland |
Remit of Group / Issues Raised | Discuss issues and ideas relevant across FGCs |
Members | Open to all members of the Scottish FGC Network
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Additional Information | FGC Co-ordinators - whether or not they are employed by CHILDREN 1ST - from across Scotland meet annually in addition to the Scottish FGC Network meeting |
National Group | ENGLAND |
Contacts | Cathy Ashley, Family Rights Group |
Meeting Frequency | Every four months |
Meeting Venue | It varies across the country |
Remit of Group / Issues Raised | Opportunity to share project updates and to discuss specific practice and policy issues |
Members | Open to all members of Family Rights Group FGC Network - about 100. Normally the meetings are made up of about 30 people from various projects across the country. |
Additional Information |
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International Conference, 17th-18th September 2008, Stratford Upon Avon. Organised by Family Rights Group, find out more by clicking here.
