Summary:
By examining the backgrounds and characteristics of a sample of children charged with a serious offence, and interviews with Children’s Reporters about their decision-making, a new report from SCRA describes the children, the offences, and how the children’s hearing system currently addresses children accused of causing serious harm. Topics to be explored include public confidence in the children’s hearing system and its holistic, child centred and non-punitive approach, the timeliness of referrals and impact of delays and access to appropriate interventions, and the impact of technology and the media on children’s offending behaviour, particularly in relation to sexual offending.
Bio:
Kristina Moodie is a Research Officer in SCRA with a particular interest in children in conflict with the law. Kristina has more than 25 years’ experience in research, including nearly 10 years as a Research Associate with CYCJ.
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Children aged 12-15 years involved in serious offending referred to the Reporter Exploring gender differences in serious offending, and Reporter decision making – https://www.scra.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Children-12-15-involved-in-serious-offending.pdf
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