WG2: Developing the European conceptual framework on family support
The aim is to review of studies and European reports on conceptualization and delivering of family support in Europe. It also includes a review of relevant Family Support policies and Conventions. This will result in a publication on conceptualizing and delivering Family Support in Europe. A Cross-national study of perceptions on delivering family support and associated structures will be conducted and reported on. A wide-ranging consultation with policy, practitioner and service user stakeholders on Family Support issues needs will take place.
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Carmel Devaney | MC Member | WG2 Leader | Ireland |
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Angela Abela | MC Member | WG2 Co-leader | Malta |
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Harriet Churchill | MC Member | WG2 Co-leader | United Kingdom |
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Aivita Putnina | MC Member | Latvia | |
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Alina-Maria Breaz | MC Member | Romania | |
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An Piessens | MC Substitute | Belgium | |
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Anastassia Zabr... | MC Member | Estonia | |
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András Gábos | MC Member | Hungary | |
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Andreja Brajsa ... | MC Substitute | Croatia | |
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Anna Rybińska | MC Member | Poland | |
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Annemie Drieskens | Stakeholder | Belgium | |
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Arianna Thiene | MC Substitute | Italy | |
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Arturas Tereskinas | MC Member | Lithuania | |
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Åsa Lundqvist | MC Member | Sweden | |
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Ashling Jackson | MC Substitute | Ireland | |
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Bente Heggem Kojan | MC Member | Norway | |
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Berna Akcinar | MC Member | Turkey | |
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Claire Copperstone | MC Substitute | Malta | |
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Dragidella Lulzim | MC Observer | Kosovo | |
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Eszter Salamon | Stakeholder | Netherlands | |
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Hana Hašková | MC Member | Czech Republic | |
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Helen Lynch | MC Substitute | Ireland | |
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Ilaria Garaci | MC Substitute | Italy | |
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Ivana Dobrotic | MC Member | Croatia | |
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Jelena Arsić | MC Member | Serbia | |
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Jelena Jerinic | MC Substitute | Serbia | |
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Julia Holzer | MC Substitute | Austria | |
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Katarzyna Kopecka | MC Substitute | Poland | |
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Kay Tisdall | MC Substitute | United Kingdom | |
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Kristina Sesar | MC Member | Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
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Lilian Tzivian | MC Substitute | Latvia | |
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Ljiljana Kalite... | MC Substitute | Croatia | |
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Mandi MacDonald | MC Substitute | United Kingdom | |
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Marisa Matias | MC Substitute | Portugal | |
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Marjorie Bonello | MC Substitute | Malta | |
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Michel Boutanquoi | MC Member | France | |
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Mona Sandbæk | MC Substitute | Norway | |
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Øivin Christiansen | MC Member | Norway | |
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Orly Benjamin | MC Substitute | Israel | |
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Rachel Dekel | MC Member | Israel | |
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Radka Dudova | MC Member | Czech Republic | |
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Roberta Ruggiero | MC Member | Switzerland | |
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Sanela Sadic | MC Member | Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
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Sarah Bürger | MC Substitute | Austria | |
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Spiel Christiane | MC Member | Austria | |
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Sylvie Ray-Kaeser | MC Member | Switzerland | |
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Tatyana Kotzeva | MC Member | Bulgaria | |
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Zdenek Sloboda | MC Substitute | Czech Republic |
There are three subgroups formed working on:
- A Literature review on the conceptualisation and delivery of family support in Europe
- A Cross-national study of perceptions on family support delivery and associated national structures
- A Review of major European and International policy on Family Support
- A Methodology and Position Paper’ to inform the ‘Scoping Study of the Conceptualisation and Delivery of Family Support’ in Europe was developed and produced. This informs the current work of the three sungroups.
- A Short-term Scientific Mission took place in January 2020. This was hosted by National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland. During this stay Dr Jelena Arsic and Dr Jelena Jerinic, University of Belgrade worked on a review of Family law across Europe