Policy Paper – Ending the overcriminalisation of children and young people in Scotland
We have produced a policy paper setting out key steps which can be taken to end the overcriminalisation of children both now and after the
CYCJ response to the call for views on the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill
The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) very much welcomes the opportunity to respond to the call for views by the Education, Children
Secure Care Summary Information Sheet
This information sheet provides a summary of secure care in Scotland, published May 2025.
Info Sheet 85 (Updated March 2025): Routes into Secure Care
Updated Info Sheet 85: Routes into secure care by CYCJ’s Deborah Nolan
MAY 2024 E-bulletin
May was a month of strategic planning as we prepared for imminent legislative changes, including the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act and the Children (Care and
Info Sheet 114 – Alternatives to Young Offender Institutions for children aged 16 and 17 not on Compulsory Supervision
New Information sheet on Alternatives to Young Offender Institutions for children aged 16 and 17 not on Compulsory Supervision by Fiona Dyer, CYCJ Director.
January 2024 E-bulletin
Featuring a report on Rights Respecting Justice for children in conflict with the law, vacancy for Head of Practice Development and important dates for the