Establishing stakeholder priorities for advancing the role of the intermediary in the justice system
Findings from a consensus study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6456918 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Aoife Gallagher (0000-0001-9291-9361, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, corresponding author), Alan Cusack (0000-0003-3764-7409, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland), Áine Kearns (0000-0002-6596-2740, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland), Brendan M O’mahony (0009-0004-4679-5109, University of Portsmouth), John Taggart (0000-0001-5824-1016, Queen's University Belfast) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 251-271 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The International Journal of Evidence & Proof (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1365-7127 • E-ISSN: 1740-5572 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/13657127241306173 |
| OpenAlex | W4405829520 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 38 |
At the forefront of efforts to enhance effective communication between vulnerable persons and stakeholders within the legal system has been the introduction of the intermediary. Embedding the role of the intermediary has presented complex challenges across jurisdictions. We report on phase one of a study involving a purposive sample ( n = 60) of diverse stakeholders across the Island of Ireland in which priorities for policy, research and practice were generated using a modified nominal group technique. We identified six priority areas: (i) formalising the role; (ii) building awareness and understanding; (iii) establishing mechanisms of professional development and support; (iv) undertaking service evaluation and research; (v) supporting cross-sectoral working; and (vi) ensuring equality of access to intermediaries. In the next phase of the study, priorities of individuals who have experience of using intermediary accommodations will be identified. Findings from both studies will be integrated to provide robust recommendations for policy makers to further advance the role of the intermediary in the justice system
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