Inclusive Justice: Co-producing Change
This guide was commissioned by Community Justice Ayrshire and written by Dr Beth Weaver, Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Strathclyde, Dr
Information and Support to Victims of Youth Crime and Young Victims of Crime
This paper has been produced by the Improving Life Chances Implementation Group on behalf of the Youth Justice Improvement Board. This is intended for practitioners
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
Managing risk of harm in the community: A guide for practitioners and managers working with children
We know that meeting the needs of children who pose a risk of serious harm to themselves or others, whilst upholding their rights and managing
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
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
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
