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National Youth Justice Conference 2021
SAVE THE DATE The National Youth Justice Conference 2021, organised by CYCJ, NYJAG and the Scottish Government, will take place on June 16 and 17
The Age of Criminal Responsibility: What you need to know
The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (legislation.gov.uk) was passed in Parliament in 2019. Whilst almost half of provisions in the Act have already
December e-bulletin 2020
Looking back and celebrating our achievements with you in 2020
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
From care to custody: surviving incarceration – the English experience
On December 9, Dr Tim Bateman (Chair, the National Association for Youth Justice) discussed the overrepresentation of children in care in England’s custodial estate, for
November e-bulletin 2020
A leadership opportunity, challenging remand and new training opportunities
October e-bulletin 2020
A change in leadership, launching secure care standards and bringing research to life
Inclusion as Prevention
Inclusion as Prevention is an innovative system change project in South Lanarkshire. Funded by the Lottery, with partners including Action for Children, South Lanarkshire Council
Raising the age of referral to the Children’s Hearing System: CYCJ’s response
The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation which sought views on increasing the age at which
