Mental Health Difficulties in the Youth Justice Population: Learning from the first six months of the IVY project
In this paper, IVY Psychologist Leanne Gregory considers a marginalised group in our society – young people with severe psychological and mental health difficulties who
Michael Matheson MSP – podcast
Michael Matheson MSP, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Justice, welcomed delegates to ‘Making Education Equally Safe for All – Working with young people to prevent gender-based
Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility (MACR) International Profiles
These international profiles investigate the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility (MACR) in Germany, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, and Sweden, respectively. They were produced within
More than ‘Safe and Well’: An Evaluation of Barnardo’s Missing Service
Started in 2021, the Barnardo’s Missing Service is delivered using a Tri-partnership model between Barnardo’s, Police Scotland and North Lanarkshire Council. CYCJ were commissioned to
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
Movement Restriction Conditions (MRCs) and youth justice: Learning from the past, challenges in the present and possibilities for the future
David Orr, CYCJ Practice Development Advisor, draws on qualitative and quantitative data from a survey of youth justice practitioners’ and managers’ experience of the implementation and
Multisystemic Therapy: A Scottish Perspective
This presentation was delivered by Carole Murphy, Edinburgh City Council & Nicola Hornsby, Fife Council at the ‘Breaking The Cycle: front page families’ conference on
National advocacy service consultation – CYCJ’s response
Scottish Government have commissioned Who Cares? Scotland and the Lines Between to survey the views of stakeholders on the forthcoming enactment of Section 122 of
