To help you keep informed and continue your professional development, we’ve provided free access to the latest youth and criminal justice information, including government consultations, newsletter and conference materials, and national standards and guidelines.
June e-bulletin 2020
Assessing the impact of COVID-19, upholding children’s rights and consulting on the future of Scottish youth justice.
CYCJ Annual Report 2019-2020
This Annual Report covers the period from April 2019 to March 2020. During this time, we published ground-breaking research, hosted well-attended events and training sessions,
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
Notes from the ‘Rights Respecting’ Symposium
A Symposium to mark the publication of the Centre for Youth & Criminal Justice’s ‘Rights Respecting? Scotland’s approach to children in conflict with the law’ report took place at the
May e-bulletin 2020
Assessing the impact of COVID-19, sharing resources and keeping The Promise
Improving risk practice in Scotland: Evaluation of START:AV training
Following a review of risk practice in youth justice in Scotland and the risk assessment tools available, the decision was made to introduce the Short
