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.
Movement Restriction Conditions: a review of the past to the future Information Sheet
We have published an Information Sheet summarising the use of Movement Restriction Conditions in Scotland through the past to the future.
CYCJ webinar: Neurodivergent children’s experiences in the Youth Justice System
Summary: The presentation shared the latest evidence and findings related to neurodivergent children’s experiences in the youth justice system. Considering neurodivergent children’s pathways into, through
Factsheets on Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023
This factsheet and the accompanying note gives information about the enhanced role of Justice Social Work in relation to the Bail and Release from Custody
CYCJ webinar: Applying desistance thinking with youth justice-involved children
Summary: In this webinar, Ali and Claire present the key messages from a recent edited book and article, which consider the relevance and application of
Secure Care Summary Information Sheet
This information sheet provides a summary of secure care in Scotland, published May 2025.
CYCJ webinar: Antisocial Behaviour in Scotland – Hearing from the Independent Working Group
Summary: Stories of antisocial behaviour and crime have been in the news much recently, sometimes viewed as the same issue, though they are often separate
Live facial recognition conversation response
The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) welcomed the opportunity to recently respond to a request from the Scottish Police Authority, Police Scotland
Understanding and navigating disclosure implications following the implementation of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020
Summary : Disclosure Scotland will implement the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020 from the 1st of April 2025. A key change that this will bring will
April 2025 – E-Bulletin
Welcome to the April 2025 edition of CYCJ’s E-Bulletin! This month, we bring you the latest updates on Scotland’s youth justice policy and practice, as
