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,
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
Info Sheet 95: Developing participative practice
This Info Sheet, written by Ruth Kerracher, shares some practical tips on how to further develop participative practice in your work. These tips have come
Info Sheet 94: Risk of Sexual Harm Orders Scotland (RoSHOs)
A Risk of Sexual Harm Order (RoSHO) is a civil preventative order created by the Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act
Info Sheet 92: The Age of Criminal Responsibility: What you need to know
The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (legislation.gov.uk) was passed in Parliament in 2019. Whilst almost half of provisions in the Act have already
Info Sheet 91: Inclusion as Prevention
Inclusion as Prevention is an innovative system change project in South Lanarkshire. Funded by the Lottery, with partners including Action for Children, South Lanarkshire Council
