Throughcare and Aftercare Services in Scotland’s Local Authorities A National Study
This Report seeks to establish a clear picture of current throughcare and aftercare (TCAC) provision across Scotland’s local authorities.
evidence
A synthesis of published research on mentoring and befriending
A review of research on youth mentoring and befriending in the UK.
Still Caring? Supporting Care Leavers in Scotland
An outline of the legal, policy and practice positions for working with care leavers.
Stepping into the Unknown
This report represents concerns raised by 16-18 year olds who contact ChildLine.
Attachment, trauma and resilience – Therapeutic caring for children
This book draws on personal and professional experience on family life with children who have experienced attachment difficulties, loss, abuse and trauma.
Attachment Theory for Social Work Practice
This book addresses the needs of social workers in understanding and assessing the nature and origins of such disturbed social relationships. Also includes an audio track.
Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby’s Brain
This book explains why love is essential to brain development in the early years of life, particularly to the development of our social and emotional brain systems.
Positive Relationships, Better Outcomes
This guide provides practical advice and ideas about how to build positive relationships between staff and young people in secure settings.
Agenda For Change Towards a National Covenant for Scotland’s Care Leavers
This document aims to improve outcomes for looked after young people and care leavers by “care proofing” policy for care leavers into adulthood.
Young people in care or leaving care
A list of key findings from research studies and evaluations that show the positive impact of mentoring and befriending.