New publications

NEW Family Group Conferences: Where Next? Policies and Practices for the Future
The Family Group Conferencing Reader can be ordered now, publication date November 2007. The reader, combines a series of essays from policy, research and practice perspectives. The diverse range of contributors means that the book, much like a family group conference, accommodates a wide range of voices. It is hoped the text will provide practitioners, managers and policy makers with some fresh ideas on how best to deliver and develop family group conference practices.
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The Family Group Conference Toolkit
The Family Group Conference Toolkit can be ordered now, publication date 2nd November 2006. The toolkit, published jointly with the Department for Education and Skills, and the Welsh Assembly Government is a practical guide to assist agencies set up and run an effective family group conference service. It is for policy makers, family members, managers, social workers, co-ordinators, and anyone who may refer a family to, or attend an FGC.
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Fathers Matter
Research findings on fathers and their involvement with social care services. A Family Rights Group publication. Contributions by Cathy Ashley, Brid Featherstone, Clare Roskill, Mary Ryan and Sue White. June 2006. 
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NEW Fathers Matter Volume 2
Further findings on fathers and their involvement with social care services. A Family Rights Group publication. Contributions by Clare Roskill, Brid Featherstone, Cathy Ashley and Sean Haresnape. May 2008. 
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Special Guardianship - what does it offer children who cannot live with their parents?
A Family Rights Group Reader, Edited by Leonie Jordan and Bridget Lindley, March 2006 The book contains an introduction by Lady Justice Hale and contributions from High Court Judge Sir James Munby, Professor June Thoburn, grandparent carer Robin Derriman and other legal and social care practitioners. Order you copy now for £12 (plus p&p)
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Wider Family Matters - a guide for relatives and friends caring for children who cannot live with their parents.
This guide develops and updates an earlier publication .Second Time Around: A Guide for Grandparents Raising their Children. The guide can be ordered now, publication date January 2007.
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