This paper presents a research project that adopted a three-phase Delphi design to determine effective practices and approaches to social service workforce strengthening. The Delphi process is based on the premise that valuable knowledge is developed thro

This report presents both the process and the findings from a recent attempt to better understand customary caregiving arrangements for refugee children living in two camp-based populations in Rwanda. The study emerged from UNHCR’s recognition that althou

Many countries are currently undertaking mapping of community based child protection mechanisms (CBCPMs) as a critical step in strengthening child protection systems. However, this type of mapping has yet to be undertaken in refugee settings. This project

The focus of this study is to better understand how social workers and related professionals are trained and educated—both formally and informally—to engage in social work practice, especially as it is related to child protection, in the West and Central

The mapping and analysis of the child protection system is complementary to other initiatives underway and will provide a holistic view of the child in Cameroon. It provides information on the supply of social services as well as child protection mechanis

The purpose of this research is to learn about community-based child protection processes and mechanisms in two refugee camps in Rwanda – Gihembe and Kiziba. In particular, the research seeks to identify what refugees see as the main harms or risks to chi

Le système national de protection de l’enfant et de bien-être familial se situe dans un contexte extrêmement incertain et transitionnel. Malgré des décennies de force économique et fortes prestations sociales de l’Etat, la Côte d’Ivoire demeure en crise d