PREFACE

CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF THE FAMILY GROUP CONFERENCE

Definition & Purpose
Effective Implementation
Main Stages and Key Elements


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CHAPTER 2: COMMUNITY AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Community Development
Project Development
Research, Evaluation and Follow-up


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CHAPTER 3: REFERRALS AND ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROJECT

Objective
Process
Referrals
Guidelines


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CHAPTER 4: PREPARATION FOR THE FAMILY GROUP CONFERENCE

Objectives
Overall Process
Contacting Family
Who to Invite to the FGC
Exclusions
Other Issues About Family Membership at the Conference
Preparing All Family and Extended Family for the FGC
The Views of a Child or Young Person
Views of Abused Adults in the Family or Those at Risk of Abuse
Preparing Abusers/Alleged Offenders
Support Persons
Preparing Investigating Authorities
Information About the Abuse and Resources Available to Families
Consultation with the Community Panel
Setting up the Conference
Date and Time
Accommodation and travel
Child Care
Venue
Food/Supplies
Translation
Seating
Materials
Written Notice
Checklist
Last Minute Preparations


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CHAPTER 5: HOLDING THE CONFERENCE

Objectives
Overall Process
Introduction
Phase 1: Information and Advice Giving
Phase 2: Private Family Deliberations
Phase 3: Negotiating a Plan


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CHAPTER 6: AFTER THE CONFERENCE

Objectives
Notification of Plan
Approval/Resourcing of Plan
Review of Plan
Closure of Case


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CHAPTER 7: SAMPLE FAMILY GROUP PLAN

Introduction to the Family
Family Plan


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APPENDIX A: MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS