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
This forum will next meet in August 2021. Contact ross.a.gibson@strath.ac.uk for more information.
RISK FORMULATION FORUM
View meeting dates for 2021. 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
Tuesday, March 30: 2-3.30pm
Tuesday, May 25: 10am-11.30am
Tuesday, July 27: 10am-11.30am
Thursday, September 30: 10am-11.30am
Tuesday, November 30: 10am-11.30am
Contact donna.mcewan@strath.ac.uk to join and for more information.