The purpose of this thesis is to study factors that determine whether children participate in decision making in the processing of child protection cases. The overall aim is to identify variables related to organizations, decision makers and cases that determine consultative and collaborative participation. The conclusions are that consultative participation is a prerequisite for collaborative participation. The decision to consult with a child is determined by factors related to the social worker and the organization. A decision about the weight that is given to a child’s views is determined by characteristics of the case and the decision-making process. It is mandatory for social workers to facilitate consultative participation. More specific guidance should be issued in order to ensure that all children have the opportunity to express their views through consultations.
89 s., utgitt av UiT Norges arktiske universitet i 2014.