Decolonising concepts of participation and protection in sensitive research with young people: local perspectives and decolonial strategies of Palestinian research advisors

Childhood ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 090756822110255
Author(s):  
Erika Jiménez
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Young People ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Advisory Groups ◽  
Local Perspectives

Scholars in childhood research have been reconsidering whether the participation of children and young people in sensitive research is necessary. This paper questions whether some of these objections arise out of colonial attitudes towards childhood, young people, human rights, and research. This paper draws on a participatory study that sought to ascertain how Palestinian young people construct their understandings of human rights. Discussion of some of the local perspectives and decolonial strategies offered by the Young People’s Advisory Groups show how they facilitated the voices of their peers safely and decolonised concepts of participation and protection in the process.

scholarly journals Exploring Children’s Understanding of the Legal Rights of Suspects in England and Wales

Youth Justice ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 147322542110305
Author(s):  
Vicky Kemp ◽  
Dawn Watkins
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Young People ◽  
Legal Rights ◽  
International Human Rights ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Research Interviews ◽  
International Human ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Human Rights Standards

While studies have explored adult suspects’ understanding of their legal rights, seldom are the experiences of children and young people taken into account. In this article, we discuss findings arising out of research interviews conducted with 61 children and young people; many of whom have experience of being suspects. From listening to their points-of-view, we find that children and young people fundamentally lack understanding of the rights of suspects, and especially the inalienable nature of those rights. We argue this is not surprising when children are being dealt with in an adult-centred punitive system of justice, which is contrary to international human rights standards.

scholarly journals Participation and the role of Public Space

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Gabriel Copeland
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Young People ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Civic Society ◽  
Broad Definition ◽  
The Many ◽  
Definition Of

This article examines participatory rights as human rights and considers their importance to the lives of children and young people. It argues that a broad definition of participation needs to be used which takes us from 'round tables' to understanding that young people participate in many different ways. It points out that failure to recognise and respect the many varied ways that children and young people choose to participate results in a breach of their human rights. It shows how our socio-legal system operates to permit and support these breaches of the rights of children and young people, resulting in their alienation from civic society.

With us, not to us Towards policy and program development in partnership with children

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Vicary ◽  
Mike Clare ◽  
Judy Tennant ◽  
Tine Hoult
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
New South ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Advisory Groups ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
South Wales ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Western Australian

Internationally, there is a growing trend for children and young people to participate in decisions affecting their lives (Bellamy 2002; Hart 1997). The active participation of children and young people is clearly articulated in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). However, despite the international movement towards children's participation, there are precious few opportunities for Australian children and young people to contribute to policy and research debate in a sustainable manner. A review of the literature demonstrates that there are few ongoing research or policy advisory groups made up of children and young people, and those that are operational are generally auspiced by Children's Commissioners (e.g. New South Wales) and policy offices addressing the issues of children and young people.In Western Australia, when children and young people are consulted, the dialogues tend to be short-term and issue-specific in nature. This paper will briefly discuss a number of techniques employed to engage Western Australian children and young people in dialogues about important issues affecting their lives. Using these examples, the barriers that challenge efficacious children's and young people's participation are discussed; finally, some suggested ways forward are delineated.

scholarly journals Time to Listen: Children’s Voice in Geoscience Education Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emer Emily Neenan ◽  
Joseph Roche ◽  
Laura Bell
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Young People ◽  
Coming Of Age ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Geoscience Education ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Advisory Groups ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Political Choices

Arguably the greatest threat facing society is that posed by irreversible climate change. In tandem with mitigating the effects of climate change, we must now make decisions about issues such as renewable energy, sustainable and safe water supplies, management of renewable and non-renewable natural resources, and management of natural disasters. The current school-age generation will see the worst effects of climate change, including greater frequency and intensity of extreme weather events; shortages of water and other necessary resources; and dangers due to pollution and toxicity in human environments and the human food chain. The next generation is coming of age as difficult socio-political choices are being made at local and national levels to manage resources and mitigate environmental damage. It is therefore important to center the voices of children and young people in research aiming to address the social, political, and educational dimensions of geoscience topics, including climate change and related topics. This paper proposes the use of Children’s Research Advisory Groups (CRAGs) to meaningfully include children and young people as co-researchers in geoscience-related research.

scholarly journals Medical, statistical, ethical and human rights considerations in the assessment of age in children and young people subject to immigration control

2012 ◽  
Vol 102 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Aynsley-Green ◽  
T. J. Cole ◽  
H. Crawley ◽  
N. Lessof ◽  
L. R. Boag ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Young People ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Immigration Control

Promoting the Human Rights of Children and Young People: The ‘Investing in Children’ Experience

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liam Cairns ◽  
Maria Brannen
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Young People ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Alternative Discourse ◽  
Decision Making Processes

As long as children and young people remain politically voiceless and powerless, there will be little change to their status in society. Liam Cairns and Maria Brannen reflect upon their experiences of attempting to promote an alternative discourse within which children and young people are seen as active citizens, who are knowledgeable about their world and able to play a full part in decision-making processes that affect them. They draw upon case studies from a project called ‘Investing in Children’ to illustrate promising developments as well as some of the obstacles in their path.

scholarly journals The Human Rights Act 1998: implications for the medical treatment of children and young people

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 413-420
Author(s):  
Martin Curtice ◽  
Tim Hawkins
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Young People ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Capacity To Consent ◽  
Human Rights Act ◽  
Human Rights Act 1998

SummaryIssues pertaining to the medical treatment of children and young people can be both complex and emotive for all involved. At such times the courts may be asked to intervene and decide. Cases invariably need to consider issues of capacity to consent and treatment under best interests. Furthermore, such cases inevitably have human rights aspects. This article analyses the diverse role of the Human Rights Act 1998 in these cases and illustrates key underlying Human Rights Act principles that can be applied in clinical practice.

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