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- DictionaryFamily group conference
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- 1. a formal meeting held about the care of a child or young person who has commited an offence or is at risk, usually involving family members, social workers, and police: New Zealand "when young offenders choose not to deny allegations, they attend a family group conference"
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A Family Group Conference (FGC), is a mediated formal meeting between family members and other officials such as social workers and police in regards to the care and protection or criminal offending of a child or adolescent.
A family group conference is a process led by family members to make decisions about a plan to care for a child, young person or other vulnerable family members at risk. Children and young people are usually participants at the conference, sometimes with the support of an advocate.
A Family Group Conference (FGC) is a decision-making meeting in which a child's wider family network comes together to plan around meeting the needs of the child/ren. Outcome. Overall effectiveness. This rating shows how effective the intervention is at achieving the evaluated outcome.
Dec 18, 2023 · A Family Group Conference - or FGC - is an opportunity to bring a support network together. The group works together to create a safe plan of action to help resolve challenges. They are able to discuss different options and agree together what will work for them.
Apr 5, 2021 · Family group conferencing (FGC) is considered to be a promising method for empowerment and community building of people in need of care and their families. However, empirical studies on the effects of FGC show mixed results, and often fail to explain these.
- F Bredewold, E Tonkens
- 2021
June 2018. Cite. Permissions. Share. Abstract. This chapter provides guidance for convening a family group conference (FGC). The FGC process is designed to be family-led and empowering. As much of the decision-making as possible should therefore be undertaken by the family, including decisions about the practicalities of the meeting.
