Research

In this paragraph you will find research that has been translated, mainly in English, occasionally in German.

Results and cost benefits (pdf)
An English summary of Dutch research of the past years. The Dutch studies were done by various research bureaus and vary in framework and scale.

I never dared draw the line before, but I do now (pdf English)
Research into FGC organized by Support Centre Domestic Violence in the northern part of Holland.

It is the families move (pdf English)
It is the families move - conclusion (pdf English)
It is the families move - conclusion (pdf Deutsch)
In 2008, a research report was published on the effects of Eigen Kracht-conferences within the context of youth protection and with respect to safety, social cohesion and control. Wijnen-Lunenburg, P.; Beek, F. van; Bijl, B. e.a. (2008). Duivendrecht/Voorhout: PIResearch/WESP. Financers: Ministerie van VWS, Oranje Fonds, Stichting Kinderpostzegels Nederland, Stichting Steunfonds Pro Juventute.

Standing at the edge between meddlesomeness and caring (pdf)
In 2005 the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport asked for a report on the relation between Eigen Kracht-conferences and the new Dutch Youth Care Act. The relevant part of this research is translated in English.

Experiences with Eigen Kracht-conferences

From the very start all Eigen Kracht-conferences were subject to registration. Based upon this registration, research has been done. Some research has been translated in English:
1. Children about Eigen Kracht-conferences, Feb 2005
2. Plans made in Eigen Kracht-conferences and follow-up, April 2004
3. Satisfactions on Eigen Kracht-conferences, 2004
4. First experiences in the Netherlands, 2004

Research

“I found it quite boring, all that talk. But when they’re talking about me, I have to be there, right? Grandpa helped me to state my point of view.”

Yurie, aged 9, pupil

Echt Recht-conferentie, herstelconferentie

“Why me, why this bullying and harassment, why? The conference with those guys really helped. Now we say hello to each other and I am no longer afraid when I go out."

Ms. de Vries, aged 83, retired

“The contact with the family guardian has improved a lot. The children stay with my sister on a regular basis, this gives us all some more space to breathe.”

John, aged 44, father

Eigen Kracht-conferenties en professionals

“My work has become less stressful. The hours I’m allowed to dedicate to a client are limited. When they make a plan themselves, I get more time for social care.”

Christian, aged 57, family coach

Eigen Kracht-conferenties bij leervragen

“I was surprised that my family knew so well what I am good at. And I subscribed to a course that fits my talents. And at long last I know what I want to be!”

Kimberly, aged 22, student