‘Not cut out for prison’: Depriving children of their childhood
This articles explores the data about remand in Scotland and the human rights experiences of children on remand. It also reflects on why such a
Use and impact of bail and remand in Scotland with children
This report shares findings from a small nationwide study of the use of bail and remand with children in Scotland, undertaken by CYCJ to develop
ACES, Places and Status: Results of the 2018 Scottish Secure Care Census
This report, written by Ross Gibson, shares findings from a study by CYCJ that aimed to highlight the prevalence and impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences
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
‘Rights Respecting? Scotland’s approach to children in conflict with the law’ – Child friendly version
To make our report ‘Rights Respecting? Scotland’s approach to children in conflict with the law’ accessible to a younger audience, we have designed a child
‘Spend time with me’: Children and young people’s experiences of COVID-19 and the justice system
This report shares findings from research undertaken by CYCJ gathering the views of children and young people with experience of the justice system on COVID-19
Practice implications of Coronavirus for Children in Conflict with the Law: An ongoing review
The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act received Royal Assent on April 6, 2020, bringing wide-ranging provisions across a broad range of policy areas, with several implications for
The Contribution of CYCJ: Boundary-spanning and System Development
During 2019, CYCJ undertook an evaluation exercise to better understand its impact on youth justice. The exercise was conducted with independent evaluator Catherine-Rose Stocks-Rankin and jointly funded
Prioritising Prevention? Opportunities and barriers to inclusion, prevention and early intervention in Scottish Youth Justice
This report shares findings from a scoping study undertaken on behalf of the Inclusion as Prevention (IAP) project, funded by the National Lottery, under their
