Ethical Decision Making with Young People Involved with Serious Offending
Each year a minority of serious offences in Scotland are committed by children and young people under the age of 18. Although relatively uncommon in
Secure in Scotland, Looking Ahead – Briefing Note for Sector Leads
This briefing note was prepared for the ‘Secure Care in Scotland, Looking Ahead’ event on 21 April 2016.
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
Young People at Court in Scotland
Written by CYCJ’s Practice Development Manager Fiona Dyer, this paper refers to the young people appearing in adult courts in Scotland, looking at government policies, legislation and
Secure Care in Scotland, a scoping study
This scoping study, written by CYCJ’s Kristina Moodie, is designed to help identify evidence gaps regarding the outcomes experienced by children and young people placed
Space to Think: Lessons and Impact of the IVY Project
The Interventions for Vulnerable Youth (IVY) service was developed and commenced in September 2013, aiming to fill the gap in service provisions for high risk
Families of Prisoners: A Review of the Evidence
This paper, written by CYCJ’s Debbie Nolan and Beth Weaver, draws on academic research and published reports to present a summary of research into the
Implementing Evidence Based Programmes in Scotland
Implementing Evidence Based Programmes in Scotland: A consideration of some factors relevant to the implementation of an evidence based programme in Scotland using Multisystemic Therapy
Youth Justice: A Study of Local Authority Reintegration and Transitions Practice Across Scotland
This paper, written by CYCJ’s Debbie Nolan, provides an overview of current practice in most of Scotland’s local authorities with young people, from the point that