Browsing Applied Social Science Research Collection by Subject "Assessment"

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Challenges in assessment and decision making in intercountry adoption

O'Brien, Valerie (2006-07-17)

This paper addresses the challenges facing ICA assessment and decision making in Irish adoption practice? The following questions are addressed •How can a balance be struck between legislative, procedural and best practice ...
Fostering care : 'relatively' speaking

O'Brien, Valerie (The Irish Times, 2010-06-01)

This article discusses the revelations and outcry about children in state care being placed with families who have not yet been assessed and approved and it argues that there is a danger of generating confusion about the ...
Towards a standardised framework for inter- country adoption assessment procedures : a study of assessment procedures in inter-country adoption for Department of Health and Children

O'Brien, Valerie ; Richardson, Valerie (Stationery Office, 1999-04-19)

This study reviews assessment / home study practices in respect of inter country adoption in Ireland arising from concerns that the system was causing difficulties for many stakeholders. A framework for improved practices ...