1. Standards in Detention Tony O’Donovan Child Welfare Advisor IYJS

2. Overview  Detention: What is this & for Whom?  Standards: Where from & Why?  Inspection: How often & by whom?  Final Thoughts:What now?

3. Detention  Background – History  Personal Experience  Necessary Evil?  Present Situation  Future Role

4. Standards  Standards & Criteria (2002 & 2004)  The Skinner Principles (1992) Individuality and Development Rights Good Basic Care Education Health Partnership with Parents Child Centred Collaboration A Feeling of Safety

5. Standards (cont/-)  National Standards  Work with SSI/HIQA on New Standards  To Ensure Best Practice

6. Inspection  Annual Inspections  Minister Request of SSI/HIQA  Benchmarks  Recommendations  Action Plans

7. Final Thoughts  Lessons from the past  Lessons from Inspections  Challenges for the future