Publications

he Ombudsman for Children in Sweden disseminates information and educational materials on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and its implementation (the publications are only available for downloading).

Young Speakers – A Method for Listening to Children (2011)
This material is based on the experiences we gained through our work with the Young Speakers method. For us, the meetings with the children provided a number of highlights and illustrations in real terms when it comes to children being able to speak out, be listened to, and be met with respect.
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The Right to Be Heard (2007)
The aim of this project was to find ways of communicating children’s and young people’s views to decision-makers in a representative, easy-to-understand manner. The project proposes an information system called the Children Condition Index (CCI). This report describes the method developed during the project and contains statistical results from all participating countries.
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A Comprehensible Criminal Trial for Young People (2007)
A criminal trial is primarily designed by and for adults. In this publication we present advice, on how a criminal trial can be adapted better to young people’s prerequisites and thereby serve as a pedagogical tool to ensure that young people are given a fair trial. The advice is based on young people’s own experiences.
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Prepared for Audits (2007)
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as a tool for auditors in local authorities, county councils and regions. The audit is a democratic checking instrument for all public sector activities.
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Working Practically with the CRC (2006)
What is the best way forward for local authorities and county councils in their work to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, (CRC)? Here are a few successful approaches, tips and ideas on how to work to achieve change.
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Child Impact Assessments (2006)
Applying the CRC and a child perspective in different organisations is a process that needs to be constantly developed. Here, we present some of the tools that are already being used by various organisations, such as child impact analysis, child checklist, child accounting, child balance sheet, and child supplement.
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Child Impact Analysis (2006)
Analyzing the impacts for children and young people is a complex process. When and how are the analyses to be made and how extensive should they be? Here we provide some advice on how to work with Child Impact Analysis.
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Success Factors for Forums on Influence and Participation (2006)
The Ombudsman for Children in Sweden has studied how different forums on influence and participation work and the experience gained from them. IN this publication we briefly summarize a series of points that are important to the success of a forum on influence and participation. 
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Talking with Children and Young People (2004)
One of the basic principles of the CRC is children’s right to be heard and to have their views respected. Children under the age of 18 have the right to be heard in all matters that concern them. This publication provides tips on how to communicate with children and young people.
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Step by Step (1998)
This publication suggests measures that should be taken into consideration when planning and taking decisions to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), step by step at the regional and local levels.
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