Effective Strategies and Interventions for Adolescents in a Child Protection Context: Literature Review

The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on effective strategies and interventions for young people 12 to 18 years of age within the child protection system. Implementing effective strategies and interventions is necessary to prevent the intensification of the involvement of young people within the child protection system. The paper has three specific purposes: Ӣ to provide an overview of the nature and characteristics of adolescence and the risk and protective factors as well as risk behaviours that influence outcomes for young people who are referred to a child protection agency Ӣ to describe strategies that are effective in casework practice with young people, particularly strategies to establish relationships and facilitate engagement Ӣ to review the evidence for effective interventions and therapeutic approaches that can support young people and their families.