Research Papers

The papers and documents contained within this section of the website are designed to answer any queries you may have regarding training and or current legislation. Many of the papers have been written by JPT in response to Commissioner’s queries, and we think that they may be of use to others.

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CAF (Common Assessment Framework)

Supporting statements from recent legislation, indicating how specialist assessment/ screening should be used to support the Common Assessment Framework (CAF), and how a screening tool (DUST) should be incorporated to fit into Common Assessment.
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A summary report indicating how DUST links into recent legislation; including Every Child Matters, Youth Matters and the Common Assessment Framework.
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How the CAF process fits into Specialist Assessment/ Screening. Click here to view with Acrobat Reader or Download a PDF.

DANOS Competencies

Drugs Awareness and Drug Use Screening Tool Training Course Learning Outcomes linked to DANOS standards.
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Engagement & Interventions Course Learning Outcomes linked to DANOS standards.
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