| Indicator ID | J10 |
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| Indicator full statement | # of children and youth who led and/or participated in the Child & Youth Advisory Boards/Groups, created and empowered to be meaningfully engaged within key strategic actions on justice (policy, advocacy/events, and research). |
Purpose
| Importance | This indicator aims to measure the number of children and youth who collectively exercise their right to participate through the establishment of CABs (Child Advisory Boards) or similar structures (see definition below). |
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| Related services | Catalogue of services: child-led initiatives, advocacy, awareness raising, public information. |
Definition
Child & Youth Advisory Boards/Groups: According to the methodology developed by Tdh on CABs, the definition is as follows: CABs are a heterogeneous group of children and young people aged between 14 and 25 with experience with the justice system or an interest in the topic, who collectively joined a group for a specific purpose. The functions of CABs vary under the thematic focus of each initiative in which the CAB is established, and CAB members contribute to those initiatives in an advisory capacity by providing their inputs and advice on the design, implementation, and dissemination of policy/advocacy/research actions. Participation in CABs provides access to a platform for children and young people where they can be empowered by sharing their experiences and learning about their rights, as well as influencing the outcomes of child justice initiatives.
When it is recommended to follow the methodology developed on CABs, names can vary and certain groups might not necessarily be named ‘advisory boards’ (e.g. committees, councils, etc.). It is important for these indicators that they are collectively joined as a group with a specific mandate on child justice and they are engaged and contribute to key actions as stated in the indicators statement.
How to collect & analyse the data
| What do we count? | Tdh counts individuals: children and youth engaged in the CABs or similar structures. |
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| How to calculate the indicator's value | The sum of children and youth who have been part of the CABs or similar structures. |
| Data sources | Activity reports, research, and policy documents mentioned the CABs/similar structures, child-led documents produced by CABs/similar groups, graphic materials, project data, media, and context analysis reports. |
| Data collection methods and tools | Document review. |
| Disaggregation | Gender and age. |
Limitations and precautions
Children and youth in groups that are not sponsored by Tdh should not be counted.
Provide qualitative insights of children and youth during the process of engagement and related to the outcome of the policy/research/advocacy action (see analysis). Pay attention to what has worked and what needs improvement, including direct inputs/feedback from children and youth themselves (see analysis below).
What further analysis are we interested in?
What was the quality of participation (meaningful) of children and youth? (use consultation tools or surveys to get the views of children and youth)
How the policy/research/advocacy action was shaped by children and youth?
Were there any significant trends to highlight per gender, age, or any other intersection element prevalent in the CAB/similar structure?