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.
CYCJ Workplan 2016/2017
CYCJ is primarily funded by the Scottish Government and our 2016/2017 Workplan details the work we will deliver funded by this grant. For 2016/17 our work will
Info Sheet 47: Serious Organised Crime Groups (SOCGs) and Children/Young People in Scotland
This information sheet, written by CYCJ’s Yanna Papadodimitraki talks about Serious Organised Crime Groups (SOCGs) and children/young people in Scotland.
Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility (MACR) International Profiles
These international profiles investigate the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility (MACR) in Germany, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, and Sweden, respectively. They were produced within
CYCJ e-bulletin, February 2016
This month we’ve been comparing secure care in Scotland and Sweden; planning for our annual Youth Justice Conference; and sharing great new practitioner resources…
Case Study: Secure Care in Sweden
This case study by CYCJ’s Claire Lightowler and Carole Dearie discusses secure care outcomes, legislation, policy and practice in Sweden, particularly highlighting similarities and differences
Info Sheet 46: Home Detention Curfews
The Home Detention Curfew (HDC, or ‘tag’ as it is often referred to) is a scheme that allows certain prisoners, including 16 and 17 year
CYCJ e-bulletin, January 2016
This month we’ve been: launching The Young Person’s Journey; discussing young people at court in Scotland; planning a range of training and events, and much
Info Sheet 45: Space To Think: Lessons and Impact of the IVY Project
This Information Sheet, written by CYCJ’s Linda Robb, summarises some of the learnings from the IVY (Interventions for Vulnerable Youth) Project and discusses the findings
Young People at Court in Scotland
Written by CYCJ’s Practice Development Manager Fiona Dyer, this paper refers to the young people appearing in adult courts in Scotland, looking at government policies, legislation and
