CYCJ Annual Report 2017-18
This Annual Report covers the period from April 2017 to March 2018. During this time, we strengthened our connections both within the UK and internationally,
Balancing rights and risks: How can we get it right for children involved in violent behaviour?
Official data suggests that the number of children involved in offending has reduced significantly over the past ten years throughout the UK. Despite this reduction,
Thoughts from the Youth and Criminal Justice Dinner
The aim of the Youth and Criminal Justice Dinner, held in September 2018, was to give a broad range of people with an interest in
SAVRY – Training Data Input
Organised by CYCJ, the Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth (SAVRY) training event enabled attendees to use the SAVRY tool, designed to be useful
Hear and Now – Conference Report
Organised by CYCJ as part of the University of Strathclyde’s Engage @ Strathclyde programme, this event looked at the challenges young people may face within
Trauma is everyone’s business
With growing awareness of the prevalence and impact of trauma, and the publication of a trauma competency framework for the entire Scottish workforce, there is
Protection of Vulnerable Groups and the Disclosure of Criminal Information Consultation: A joint CYCJ and Improving Life Chances Implementation Group response
We are pleased to respond to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups and the Disclosure of Criminal Information Consultation. At the outset, it should be acknowledged
Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill – CYCJ’s response
The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 13 March 2018. The main purpose of the Bill is to
Grey cells and prison cells: Meeting the neurodevelopmental and cognitive needs of vulnerable young people
In this report, Sean and James, CYCJ’s work placements, present the findings from the Grey Cells and Prison Cells Event evaluation forms.
Considering a Restorative Approach for Statutory Criminal Justice Social Work in Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh Council Criminal Justice Social Work (CJSW) service views restorative justice as an opportunity to improve service provision to both those convicted
