An exploration of independent advocacy provision for children in care and young care-leavers - towards a best practice model

Jenkinson, Hilary

An exploration of independent advocacy provision for children in care and young care-leavers - towards a best practice model

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Date

2025

Authors

Jenkinson, Hilary

Publisher

University College Cork and EPIC (Empowering People in Care)

Abstract

This report provides a comprehensive exploration of the principles and practice of independent advocacy for children and young people with care experience, with a view to signposting what constitutes best practice in this field and proposing a model of advocacy practice which reflects the key themes arising. Resulting from a research project carried out with EPIC (Empowering People in Care), the report draws from the views of those who have experienced advocacy as children and young adults, those who have provided advocacy as professional independent advocates, management personnel responsible for the provision of those services in the context of EPIC and significant stakeholders in the field of advocacy service provision.

Keywords

Independent advocacy , Children and young people with care experience , EPIC (Empowering People in Care)

Citation

Jenkinson, H. (2025) An exploration of independent advocacy provision for children in care and young care-leavers - towards a best practice model. Cork: University College Cork. Available at: https://www.epiconline.ie/app/uploads/2025/05/Independent-Advocacy_Towards-a-Best-Practice-Model_Plain-Text.pdf (Accessed: 28 November 2025)