Ethical Approaches to Gathering Information from Children and Adolescents

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Ethical Approaches to Gathering Information from Children and

Adolescents in International Settings: Guidelines and Resources

The publication is designed for program managers and researchers who

work with children and adolescents, including those affected by

HIV/AIDS. Recognizing that methods for working with adults cannot

simply be transferred to young people, this new resource identifies

challenges that confront investigators and program implementers

working with children and adolescents and proposes practical

approaches to dealing with them. It provides case studies that

highlight the roles of research and program staff in ensuring that

child-related activities are conducted ethically.

Topics include:

Children's participation

Seeking meaningful informed consent among children

Confidentiality and anonymity

Avoiding stigma

This publication was developed under the leadership of a steering

committee composed of representatives of USAID, UNICEF,

Horizons/Population Council, and FHI/Impact.

" Ethical Approaches to Gathering Information from Children and

Adolescents in International Settings: Guidelines and Resources " is

also available on the Population Council's website at:

www.popcouncil.org/horizons/childrenethics.html.

Print copies will be available in October 2005. To request a print

copy, contact horizons@... with your mailing address.

We hope you find this publication useful and relevant, and welcome

your feedback.

Shutchinson

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