ACEs, Distance and Sources of Resilience
‘ACEs, Distance and Sources of Resilience’ shares findings from CYCJ’s 2019 secure care census, which measured the prevalence of a range of life experiences encountered
Harmful sexual behaviours by children
Research in 2017 identified a 5% increase in recorded sexual offending in Scotland and indicated this increase was linked to a growth in online sexual
Age of Criminal Responsibility: Children and Young People’s Views
This report shares findings from a survey, conducted by Beth-Anne Logan and Fiona Dyer of the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ), which
‘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
