Monitoring and evaluation of the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework
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The Department of Justice has engaged an independent consultant (First Person Consulting) to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework (the Framework) in Tasmania within its first three years of operation.
What is the evaluation trying to do?
The evaluation will assess the extent to which the Framework, as established by the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023, has promoted the safety and wellbeing of children and young people from all forms of harm in organisations.
This will include considering the extent the Framework has:
- facilitated culture change in organisations whereby children and young people’s safety and wellbeing is prioritised
- created conditions that reduce the likelihood of harm to children and young people
- improved prevention and identification of harm
- improved ability of organisations to conduct investigations of and responses to incidents or allegations of harm
- and other relevant factors.
The monitoring and evaluation project will also give consideration to information sharing provisions and collaboration, Aboriginal Cultural Safety and the Office of the Independent Regulator.
How will it do it?
The evaluation will assess over time how organisations are progressing with the implementation of the Framework. Information gathered will determine whether the Framework is working how it should be over a period of time, and whether any changes could be made.
Methodology will include, but not be limited to surveys, interviews and data analysis.
Survey respondents and people that speak with evaluators will not be identified. All responses will be anonymous and will not be tracked to an individual or organisation.
Responses will be aggregated with that of other responses for reporting purposes. Some quotes may also be used.
How does the evaluation relate to other reviews?
This evaluation is likely to contribute to the review of the legislation that sets up the Framework, and that is required by the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023.
The monitoring and evaluation is expected to contribute to this assessment of the Act and the need for any further legislative change to the Act and the Framework overall.
The review of the Act will be tabled in Tasmanian Parliament within four years of its commencement.
Evaluation findings will also contribute to recommendation 18.5 of the Commission of into the Tasmanian Government’s Response to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings, which emphasises the independent review of the Act, focussing on:
- the resourcing and function of the Independent Regulator
- support provided to organisations to implement the regulatory requirements
- information sharing between the Independent Regulator and other agencies
- the Universal Principle requiring organisations to uphold Aboriginal Cultural Safety.
What are the timelines for evaluation?
Commencing at the start of 2024, the Framework will be monitored during the first three years of implementation.
Similar to other evaluation reports, the outcomes of the evaluation will be made publicly available.
Where to next:
Infosheet - Monitoring and evaluation of the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework
Seeking help?
We encourage anyone affected by, or with concerns about, child sexual abuse or other types of child abuse to access advice and support.
National:
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For information about child wellbeing and safety, contact
Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line:- Phone: 1800 000 123
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For free and confidential support for people who have been affected by sexual violence, contact the Tasmanian Sexual Assault Support Line (24 hour response state-wide):
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Family Violence Counselling and Support Service:- Phone: 1800 608 122
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