The Better Care Network is seeking the services of an individual or team of consultants to prepare a synthesis of evidence and documentation of interventions to address violence against children in alternative care. Please view the full scope of work for all details.
Interested individuals or teams should submit a proposal including the following:
- Cover letter
- CV (CVs of all individuals in the proposed team must be included)
- Hyperlinks to relevant research and documentation undertaken in the past 5 years by each of the individuals included in the proposal
- Approach and methodology for the assignment
- If applying as a team, outline the roles of each individual team member
- Timeline for completion of each of the deliverables outlined in the scope of work leading to the final completion date of 30 September 2026
- Proposed fees for the entire assignment (total fees for the entire team if applying as a team)
Please send complete proposals contact@bettercarenetwork.org by midnight EDT 15 May 2026.
Consultancy Overview
Over the past two decades, efforts have sought to integrate violence against children (VAC) in care into broader global agendas to end VAC and advance care reform. However, research has largely focused on prevalence and impacts, with far less investment in identifying what works to prevent and respond to violence in care settings—leaving a significant evidence gap. At the same time, high-profile inquiries in several high-income countries continue to expose both historical and ongoing systemic abuses in alternative care.
The purpose of this consultancy is to fill this evidence gap by systematically identifying, organizing, and analyzing existing literature and interventions aimed at addressing VAC in alternative care. The consultancy will produce a comprehensive report that categorizes interventions by care settings, types of violence, and evidence sources, while assessing their effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability. It will also include country case studies and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the evidence base and inform policy and practice. Ultimately, the work aims to support governments and organizations in ensuring that alternative care systems are safe, nurturing, and aligned with global child protection standards.
