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Creative Conversations Episode 19: Professor Carlene Firmin
In this episode, Communications and Engagement Advisor, Katya Allcott-Amjad was joined by Professor Carlene Firmin and CYCJ Director Professor Fiona Dyer. On the day we
November 2025 E-Bulletin
Welcome to the November 2025 edition of CYCJ’s E-Bulletin! This month, we bring you the latest updates on Scotland’s youth justice policy and practice, as
CYCJ Webinar: Adjusting the volume: Reflecting autistic young people’s experiences of secure care
Summary: In this webinar, Charlotte will present the findings of her PhD research project. This research explored the impact of secure care on the identity
Planned Voluntary Interview Pathway Police Scotland and CYCJ Information Sheet
CYCJ and Police Scotland have published an information sheet on the investigative option for officers to conduct voluntary interviews of individuals out with the custody
Voices in Justice: parole reform in Scotland consultation response
Overview The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Voices in justice: parole reform. The
CYCJ Webinar – Co-Creating learning and change with Black and Mixed heritage boys and girls in contested places and spaces through a post-colonial lens.
Summary: Co-Creating learning and change with Black and Mixed heritage boys and girls in contested places and spaces through a post-colonial lens. Dr Wainwright presented
CYCJ Webinar: Age of criminal responsibility: Exploring how the children’s hearings system currently addresses the serious behaviour of children just above the ACR threshold
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,
October 2025 E-Bulletin
Welcome to the October 2025 edition of CYCJ’s E-Bulletin! This month, we bring you the latest updates on Scotland’s youth justice policy and practice, as
Creative Conversations Episode 18: Advancing Child Centred Justice with Cedric Foussard
In this episode, Communications and Engagement Advisor, Katya Allcott-Amjad was joined by Fiona Dyer and CYCJ Associate Cedric Foussard to discuss the 5th World Congress
