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
Rights Respecting? Scotland’s approach to children in conflict with the law
This report, published in January 2020, sets out what Scotland must do to ensure its youth justice system is truly ‘rights respecting’, if it is
