This guidance note was developed as part of CEWHIN’s Project – Capacity Strengthening of Social Workers and Development Officers through Training, Manual Development, and Standard Operating Procedure Review supported by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme.

This guidance note outlines the purpose and importance of Social Investigation Reports, highlighting their role in presenting factual, objective, and well-structured information about individuals, families, and social circumstances. It emphasizes the need for accuracy, neutrality, and ethical documentation to ensure that reports reflect the realities of each case without bias or assumptions.

The document also provides step-by-step guidance on structuring a Social Investigation Report, including information gathering, analysis of findings, and proper documentation. It further highlights key principles such as confidentiality, professionalism, and survivor-sensitive reporting when dealing with vulnerable individuals and sensitive cases.

This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) through the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme.