Scottish Government

Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004
The Scottish Executive would like to acknowledge the Aberlour Child Care Trust for its contribution to this publication.
ISBN 978 0 7559 6463 5 (Web only publication)
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Contents

Introduction
Policy Context
Objectives of the Framework
Targeting parents, focusing on children

Part 1: Parenting to meet children's needs
Children's needs
Children's behaviour
Parents' needs
Prompt responsive support
Assessment

Part 2: How do agencies support good parenting?
Characteristics of good quality parenting support
Valuing diversity
The continuum of parenting support
Providing information
Parent education
Individual counselling and parenting programmes
Group work
Special support
Making support effective
Family Group Conferencing
Communication with other agencies

Part 3: Applying for and implementing parenting orders
When to apply
When not to apply
Tailoring parenting orders to parenting need
Responding to breach of a parenting order

Part 4: Equipping organisations to meet families' needs for parenting support
Planning together
Working together
Skilled and qualified staff
Well-supported staff
Quality assurance
National evaluation
Conclusion

Appendix 1: Risk and Protective Factors to Consider when Developing Targeted Parenting Provision
Appendix 2: Summary of Protective Factors
Appendix 3 Guidance on Parenting Orders (Published April 22, 2005)
Useful contacts
References