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‘Not cut out for prison’: Depriving children of their childhood
This articles explores the data about remand in Scotland and the human rights experiences of children on remand. It also reflects on why such a
February e-bulletin 2021
Keeping the Promise, tracking the trends and signing up to global justice
January e-bulletin 2021
Shaking up the system, seeking new talent and sharing knowledge
Contextual Safeguarding: A framework for responding to the extra-familial abuse of children
Although Child Protection approaches are not limited to the family setting, the focus of much of the assessment and intervention is with the children and
National Youth Justice Conference 2021
SAVE THE DATE The National Youth Justice Conference 2021, organised by CYCJ, NYJAG and the Scottish Government, will take place on June 16 and 17
Info Sheet 92: The Age of Criminal Responsibility: What you need to know
The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (legislation.gov.uk) was passed in Parliament in 2019. Whilst almost half of provisions in the Act have already
December e-bulletin 2020
Looking back and celebrating our achievements with you in 2020
Use and impact of bail and remand in Scotland with children
This report shares findings from a small nationwide study of the use of bail and remand with children in Scotland, undertaken by CYCJ to develop
From care to custody: surviving incarceration – the English experience
On December 9, Dr Tim Bateman (Chair, the National Association for Youth Justice) discussed the overrepresentation of children in care in England’s custodial estate, for