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19 June, 2019
What Works Launch – Introduction by Ruth Doggett, Department of Children and Youth Affairs
Ruth Doggett is Assistant Principal Officer in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. She has led the What Works initiative from its concept, providing overall direction on the initiative’s four key work strands (data, evidence, professional development and quality). In the following address from the What Works Launch on 19 June 2019, she speaks … Continued
19 June, 2019
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs launches What Works, a transformative new approach to policy, programmes and practice for children and young people.
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD has today launched What Works a Department of Children and Youth Affairs initiative which aims to maximise the impact of prevention and early intervention to improve the lives of children and young people. What Works will ensure that key groups working with children, young people … Continued