Shame, an effective tool for justice?
This paper was written as part of a placement from HMP Greenock with CYCJ. It aims to explore the influence of shame within the criminal justice system,
Supporting young people involved in offending up to 21 years old: Extending the Whole System Approach
The Whole System Approach (WSA) was introduced in Scotland as an effective way of working with young people aged 8-18 who are involved in offending
Over the Internet, Under the Radar: Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation – a brief literature review
This literature review, written by Dr Ethel Quayle, supports ‘Over the Internet, Under the Radar: Prevention of Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in Scotland’,
Over the Internet, Under the Radar: Prevention of Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in Scotland
This report, written jointly by CYCJ and Barnardo’s Scotland, describes the findings and recommendations from two seminars, attended by a wide range of professionals who have
Educational exclusion and inclusion – Common themes from the Improving Life Chances Group
This paper has been produced by the Improving Life Chances Implementation Group on behalf of the Youth Justice Improvement Board. It aims to highlight the
Key messages from CYCJ
This briefing paper summarises some of the key findings and messages from CYCJ’s work over the past three years. It draws on research; feedback from
Our Lives with Others: An evaluation of trauma, bereavement and loss developments at HMYOI Polmont
This report reports on a study conducted by CYCJ and the School of Social Work and Social Policy at the University of Strathclyde, funded by The Robertson
Secure Care in Scotland: Looking Ahead
Secure care is the most intensive and restrictive form of alternative care in Scotland. Though the numbers of children and young people secured each year
Movement Restriction Conditions (MRCs) and Youth Justice in Scotland: Are we there yet?
Movement Restriction Conditions (MRCs) were introduced in Scotland as part of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004. Although as highlighted by Orr (2013), their
EEI – ‘The clue is in the name’
Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) is based on the principles of Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC). The aim of this paper, written by
