We’ve got two new webinars available to book now!. 23 September - Kayleigh Charlton will explore some of the findings from a study about LGBTQ+ pains of imprisonment, including bullying and discrimination, a lack of specific LGBTQ+ support in prison and the uncertainty and

Many children for whom parts of their behaviour pose a risk of serious harm to others will have complex needs and may have experienced multiple traumas in their lives. We explore this and what it means for your practice in Section 15 of the Youth Justice Practice Guide:

Section 14 of our Practice Guide explores the role of residential child care provision as a vital part of the continuum of care. It provides an introduction to some of the key concepts and approaches in residential care for children. Read more in Section 14 here:

Children in conflict with the law should be offered alternatives to the court system. When this is not possible, Section 13 of our Practice Guide covers what children can expect before, during and after the court process, and how to best support them whilst upholding their

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Restorative Justice (RJ) is a way to address harm by asking two key questions: What happened? What needs to be made right? . RJ focuses on the experiences and needs of those affected by understanding each person's perspective. We unpack what this means for youth justice in

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Diversion from Prosecution (DfP) offers huge benefits for accused individuals. It's a powerful reason for justice organisations, statutory bodies and political decision-makers to support its increased use. Our Practice Guide covers this in Section 11. Please note that this

June’s jam packed e-Bulletin is available to read now at our website! We cover all the events and news from the past month from CYCJ, as well as sharing upcoming opportunities from colleagues in the sector. Read more: .

Understand the significance of Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) within Scotland’s youth justice framework by reading Section 10 of the Youth Justice Practice Guide. The full guide is available at our website here:

Director Fiona Dyer has shared her reflections in a blog post following recent tragic incidents involving children and young people. In this blog she draws on her experiences as Co-chair of the Independent Working Group on Antisocial Behaviour to reflect on how we can, and why

Not long to go now to apply for the Participation Lead role at CYCJ!. Come and join this fantastic team based at the University of Strathclyde. 🗓️ Full time .💰 £46,735 - £57,422 .⏰ 29/06/2025 . For full details about this role and how to apply, click here:.

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We welcome the Scottish Government’s response to the Reimagining Secure Care report, and look forward to working collectively with them and other stakeholders to take forward the actions. CYCJ would also like to express our thanks and appreciation for the Scottish Government’s

Since the implementation of Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) in 2006, the youth justice landscape has changed significantly. Section 9 of our Practice Guide covers key theories and methods for practitioners working with young people 👇 .

Professionals working with children and young people in conflict with the law play a crucial role in mental health support. Their work in prevention, early intervention, and care planning can make a significant difference. Read more in our Practice Guide:

Statistically, most crime in Scotland is committed by white heterosexual males. However, many children outside this group also encounter the justice system. Gain a deeper understanding of diversity in Section 7 of our Practice Guide.

Be sure to apply before the deadline for our Participation Lead role! . If you want to improve how Scotland responds to children and young people who come into conflict with the law and have a track record of delivering effective participation activity - this is the role for you!.