http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=7579 The NICCY paper “ Play and leisure policy and the work of councils in Northern Ireland ” considers how play policy and provision should be further developed by the Northern Ireland Executive and local Councils. Published June 28th, 2010. An MS Word Version of this document can be read here .     ...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=7442 NICCY commissioned the Northern Ireland Anti Poverty Network (NIAPN) to conduct research into “The rights and entitlements of young people aged 16 and 17 years old across Northern Ireland”. A PDF version of this can be found here. ...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=687 In May 2008 NICCY launched it's Sexual Health Policy. You can read it here . You can also read the Commissioner's speech here and the press release here . ...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=677 In March 2008 NICCY published it's Child Poverty Policy. You can read it here . You can also read the press release here . ...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=678 The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland undertook a joint review of education provision for  Traveller Children in Northern Ireland.  The review was launched on 6th December 07 at the NICCY offices. You can download a copy of the report here . You can also view the press release from the launch here and view the Commissioner's...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=607 The Committee on the Rights of the Child, in its concluding Observations in 2002 stated that "State Parties should ensure transparent analysis of sectoral and total budgets across the State Party and in the Devolved administrations to show the proportion spent on children, to identify priorities and to allocate resources to the "maximum extent of available resources". This report...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=605 October 2006 - March 2007 In 2004 the office of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People began a review into how adults are checked to make sure there are no reasons why they shouldn't work, or volunteer to work with, children. This became known as NICCY's vetting report. It was published in 2005, with the title 'A Right to Protection'. Since then NICCY has been monitoring...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=7929 NICCY report shows lack of advocacy for disabled children and young people with complex needs – 50% have no-one speaking out on their behalf. You can view a Child friendly summary is available here and the full report here . You can also find out more by reading the press release from the day of the launch . ...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=580 A Review of Needs and Services The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People has called for significant improvements to be made to services for children and young people with Asperger Syndrome. In a report commissioned by NICCY and carried out by the University of Birmingham, children and young people with Asperger Syndrome, parents and professionals, told researchers their concerns....http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=518 On Friday 30 th June 2006, the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) launched a research report on bullying in the NICCY offices in Great Victoria Street, Belfast. This work was carried out by National Children’s Bureau (NCB) on behalf of NICCY. The report is entitled, 'Being Part and Parcel of the School' and examines the views and experiences of children and young...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=515 Children and Young People's Participation in the Care Planning Process The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People has recently completed a review of looked after children and young people’s involvement in care planning; highlighting the need for these children and young people to have more say in decisions regarding their care. The report was launched at the NICCY offices on...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=504 THE Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People has called for immediate action to end hazardous journeys to school faced by many children and young people. These comments were made at the launch of a report, ‘Safer Journeys to School’, jointly funded by NICCY, the Department of Regional Development and the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland. You can read the summary report ...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=472 Summary Report You can view a summary of the Message to the Minister report here , you can also view our press release when we delivered the messages to the Minister on 5th February 2006. ...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=459 Review of Vetting: March 2004 - May 2005 To look at the young people’s version click here (148kb) To download full vetting report click here (518kb) Commissioner’s Comments and Recommendations Introduction The Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) was established in 2003, created by the legislation, The Commissioner for Children and Young People (NI) Order, 2003...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=403 Following the tragic deaths in Soham of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells a Government Inquiry was convened under the chairmanship of Sir Michael Bichard. A Summary of it's implications for Northern Ireland can be found here . The full inquiry can also be viewed here . ...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=380 In this section you will find: Our action since 22nd February An Evaluation of the HOPE Conference Links to key resources Where you can get help Our Action since 22nd February On 22nd February NICCY brought together young people, community and voluntary groups, policy makers and influencers to explore the issues surrounding suicide and self-harm. At the conference, in his keynote speech,...http://www.niccy.org/article.aspx?menuid=381 - in Northern Ireland 2004 NICCY commissioned Queen's University, Belfast (QUB) to look at children's rights in Northern Ireland QUB's report is called 'Children's Rights: Northern Ireland 2004 The report looks at how children's rights compare to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child It is also about the day-to-day lives of children and young people A wide range of children...