Not the usual suspects

Creating the conditions for and implementing co-production with marginalised young people in Glasgow

Bibliographic Data

ID6113529
AuthorsJ B Cullingworth (0000-0002-2098-8074, University of Glasgow, corresponding author), Richard Brunner (0000-0003-1436-7404, University of Glasgow), N Watson (0000-0002-0364-427X, University of Glasgow)
Year2024
Volume39
Issue2
Pages278-297
Publication date2024-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePublic Policy and Administration (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0952-0767 • E-ISSN: 1749-4192
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/09520767221140439
OpenAlexW4309756542
LanguageEN
Citations received11
References cited35

Co-production is now an established part of public service delivery. Despite its popularity, there is only a limited understanding about how co-production works in practice, particularly with marginalised groups. This paper identifies and explores insights from three case studies of a successful co-productive approach in Glasgow, Scotland. Operation Modulus is a criminal justice initiative involving public and third sector partners in the co-production of services with marginalised young people to reduce their involvement in crime and antisocial behaviour. The data highlighted the importance of leadership, the role of public service professionals and the process of working with marginalised young people; these are explored, all within the context of the authorising environment created at the level of a collaborative governance body. The findings underscore, first, the importance of distributed leadership and process in developing trust amongst partners and in turn in the relationships of partners with young people. Second, the essential role of effective co-management amongst service providers in creating the requisite conditions for meaningful co-production with marginalised citizens. Third, the potential for and importance of shared management to facilitate changes in professional relationships and ways of working, even if these do not lead to organisational systems change. Fourth, the significance of public service professionals having the authority and agency to explore collaborative ways of working

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