Strengths, Needs and Adverse Childhood Experiences in young women at high risk
This report summarises findings from CYCJ’s work carry out an examination of the Up-2-Us Strength and Resilience Monitoring (SRM) tool. Designed to address the specific
National Youth Justice Conference 2017
Now in its tenth year, this popular event brought delegates together at Stirling University on June 21 and 22 for two days of speakers and
Trauma, Bereavement and Loss at Polmont
To ensure its research into trauma, bereavement and loss experiences at HMYOI Polmont is accessible for young people, CYCJ has produced a new resource which summarises some
Chief Social Work Officers and secure care
This report details findings from a qualitative study of Chief Social Work Officer (CSWO) perceptions, and CSWO and local authority approaches, to the use of
The Costs of Youth Justice
While youth offending in Scotland has declined, the costs to those involved – the victim, perpetrator and society as a whole – are significant. But
Managing the risk of serious harm presented by young people
Young people aged 12 to 17 years who have committed a serious sexual offence or are considered a serious risk of harm, can be managed
Working with loss and bereavement in young people
This one day conference brought together practitioners to consider how we can support children and young people through difficult life experiences such as loss, what
Shame, an effective tool for justice?
This paper was written as part of a placement from HMP Greenock with CYCJ. It aims to explore the influence of shame within the criminal justice system,
