Hallett, C. (ed.)|Prout, A. (ed.)

Hearing the voices of children: social policy for a new century - London RoutledgeFalmer 2003 - xvi, 264p.

Examines the issue of including the participation of children during development of policies at different stages of policy formation as it is seen to create an awareness of specific children's interests. Presents a critical examination of this issue, which includes the challenges likely to develop due to children's participation and the strengths of children's participation. According to the information presented, children's participation is to be encouraged as it leads to better services and it can bring about positive changes in social policy and practice.

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