November 2009

Primary prevention of domestic violence

Submitted by Roger Olley on Fri, 27/11/2009 - 22:12

The news that from 2011 children will be taught from the age of five how to prevent violent relationships as part of a new government strategy is welcome news.

The primary prevention of domestic violence is an issue that has long been neglected and this has been a disservice to the women and men who have had the devastating experience of violence in their lives.

New joint birth registration rules

Submitted by davidv on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 23:56

Interesting article below from Fatherhood Institute.

This change to the law is a great opportunity for children's centres to address the gap between numbers of fathers and numbers of mothers registered and actively engaged in services. We know that early in a child's life is a really good time for services to start building relationships with fathers.

I know of at least one authority that is looking into bringing birth registrations into the children's centres themselves. Is this something that is being considered in other areas?

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Think Fathers campaign from DCSF

Submitted by davidv on Mon, 09/11/2009 - 11:31

The Think Fathers campaign was set up by DCSF in response to a perceived failure of local services to include fathers. What has been your experience of the campaign? Has it made a difference n your area?
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Fathers Plus National Conference: Including Men in Children's Learning

Submitted by davidv on Sun, 08/11/2009 - 18:53

Children North East is the oldest children's charity in the North East. Established in 1891 the organisation runs a number of community based projects and services.

Fathers Plus is one of the leading practice based father work organisations. The service works with agencies and organisation to ensure they involve and include fathers and men.

Fathers Plus’ work with family men in schools and children’s centres has achieved national recognition and was cited as an example of good practice in the Sure Start Children’s Centre Guidance.