Info Sheet 106: How can children access Restorative Justice?
As the Scottish Government Restorative Justice (RJ) Action Plan progresses, consideration is given to how those who wish to, can access RJ. Although the details
Info Sheet 105: Effective practice in Diversion from Prosecution
This Information Sheet (written by Ross Gibson) considers effective practice in Diversion from Prosecution – looking at reasons to divert, and considering what effective practice
Info Sheet 104: Remittal from Court
With recent research establishing a strong association between children who have experienced some form of trauma and adversity, and those engaging in harmful or risk-taking
Info Sheet 103: Simultaneous Familial Imprisonment
The impact of a family member’s imprisonment on children and young people has been increasingly well-researched and understood in recent years. In almost all of
Info Sheet 102: Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse
Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA) has been referred to as one of the most hidden forms of family violence. However, only
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
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,
Info Sheet 98: The interaction between young masculinities, trauma and prison
Why focus on male trauma? Boys and young men are overrepresented in the justice system, and especially so in the prison estate where around 95%
Info Sheet 96: Direct Measures and Recorded Police Warnings
In line with proportionate and appropriate responses to children in conflict with the law, police have a range of options in how they may respond
