The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) hosts and manages three forums themed on youth justice issues and areas.
These are safe, informal spaces in which to discuss policy, raise issues and generate ideas.
Anyone is welcome to attend who has an interest in the topics, from any background. Currently all forums are meeting online.
DIVERSION FROM PROSECUTION FORUM
Our next DfP Practitioner Forum will take place on Jan 16th; it will feature an input from Jenny Hamilton from COPFS who will summarise the work COPFS has undertaken in order to respond to the review, leading to discussion as to how this will impact upon police, local authorities and third sector partners, as well as those alleged to have caused harm and those who have been harmed.
To register for the forum please sign up here.
Contact ross.a.gibson@strath.ac.uk for more information on forum dates.
RISK FORMULATION FORUM
View meeting dates for 2023. Contact carole.murphy.100@strath.ac.uk to join and for more information.
Related reading
Framework for Risk Assessment Management and Evaluation (FRAME) with children aged 12-17
Managing risk of harm in the community: This guide for practitioners and managers supports the implementation of children’s rights under Article 37b of the UNCRC, reducing the need to deprive children of their liberty, while maintaining the safety of children and others.
How to implement effective risk practice (CYCJ Info Sheet 77)
Balancing rights and risk: How can we get it right for children involved in violent behaviour?
EARLY AND EFFECTIVE INTERVENTION FORUM
Meetings in 2024
13th Feb
26th March
7th May
18th June
30th July
10th September
22nd October
All meetings run from 10am-11.30am
Contact pamela.i.morrison@strath.ac.uk for more information on how to join.
SECURE CARE PRACTITIONERS’ FORUM
This Forum will provide secure care practitioners with a safe space to meet and share good experiences, practice issues and receive specialist input. 2024 Meeting Dates:
SECURE CARE PATHWAY AND STANDARDS CHAMPIONS GROUP
Read Kerry Watson’s piece on how the SCP&S Champions Group has influenced her practice here.
Contact ruby.whitelaw@strath.ac.uk for more information.