Info Sheet 101: Appropriate Adults in Scotland
Appropriate Adults provide communication support to adults who are considered vulnerable and become involved in the justice system. This can be as a victim, witness,
Template for Reviews for Young People in Custody
Under the Whole System Approach, all young people aged under 18 and older young people where local authorities have agreed this with SPS as part
October e-bulletin 2021
Celebrating what we do, upholding children’s rights in custody and meeting Ministers
Barriers and facilitators to Child First participation and co-production in youth justice
At this CYCJ webinar on October 28, Dr Sean Creaney and Dr Samantha Burns discussed barriers and facilitators to Child First participation and co-production in
Secure Care Pathway and Standards – What, Why and How We Can Help
“These Standards are a starting point for further improvements in years to come.” The Secure Care Pathway and Standards Scotland were launched on October 5,
September e-bulletin 2021
Launching new learning, refreshing our resources and announcing Associates
Info Sheet 99: Restorative processes and Children’s Rights
As Scotland progresses with the incorporation of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots Law there is a requirement
Exploring the relationship between children’s rights & restorative justice
On September 23, Tim Chapman (Visiting Professor, Centre for Law, Crime & Justice, Law School, University of Strathclyde and one of the UK’s leading experts
Info Sheet 100: FASD and young people in conflict with the law
People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are disproportionally represented within the criminal justice system, and the care-experienced community. In addition, they face many challenges,
The child’s journey: A guide to the Scottish justice system
The child’s journey: A guide to the Scottish justice system is an interactive online resource that aims to simplify how the youth and criminal justice system
