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EPIC Advocacy Policy Document
Advocacy Policy and Practice Guidelines The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the implementation and operation of EPIC’s advocacy service: To offer guidance to advocates in their role. To inform service users of what they can realistically expect...
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Advocacy Case Report 2014
Report on EPIC Advocacy Cases 2014 This report gives an overview of the EPIC Advocacy cases in 2014. It presents a profile of the young people who sought advocacy support, identifies the main presenting issues and key actions taken by EPIC to address their concerns....
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Report on EPIC Advocacy Cases 2013
Full Report> Report on EPIC Advocacy Cases 2013 (PDF) This report gives an overview of the EPIC Advocacy cases in 2013. It presents a profile of the young people who sought advocacy support, identifies the main presenting issues and key actions taken by EPIC to...
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Pathways – Guide to Leaving Care
Download the Guide (PDF) PATHWAYS is an aftercare guide that has been created for young people who are preparing to leave care by young people who have left care. Within this guide there are full and detailed sections telling you everything you need to know for...
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‘It’s about me’ – Report on Care Reviews
‘It’s about me’ - Young People’s experience of participating in their care reviews. Research report (2014) Care reviews are an integral part of the care planning process which involve making decisions about aspects of young people’s welfare...
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Annual Report 2012-2013
It has been a busy year for EPIC, in 2012 our advocates supported 123 young people who sought our support. EPIC’s 2012 advocacy report clearly flags young people want their voices heard and respected. Most importantly EPIC’s experience clearly demonstrates that when...
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Strategic Plan 2013-15
Foreword Representing the views of young people with care experience and advocating with them and on their behalf to promote positive change within the Irish care system is the core of EPIC’s work. This strategic plan outlines EPIC’s ambitious plans for the next three...
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