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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Join us for a new kind of event for CYCJ - a lunch and learn! This session will continue the conversations we started on Day 2 of the National Youth Justice Conference and will feature the speakers from the 'Capacity, participation and rights' panel, Dr Tracy Kirk, James Hamilton and Katy Nisbet.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We're so pleased to be launching the outputs from the Challenging Justice Inequalities participatory research project today🎉 To explore all the outputs including the main report, a comic, a film and a policy brief, click here: buff.ly/naQ73nL Read more at our website: buff.ly/c7WpNGR

Image of a comic strip depicting part of the Challenging Justice Inequalities research project

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Last few tickets remaining for our events where we will be sharing the findings from the Challenging Justice Inequalities research project! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Hurry - tickets for both our in person and online events are almost sold out!

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hurry to sign up to this week’s webinar - From the outside in: How the team around the child with harmful sexual behaviour can transform lives. 🗓️ Thursday 17 September ⏰ 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM BST 📍 MS Teams

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Read our response to the recently published report by the @cypcs.bsky.social, examining the use of police force with children in police custody, available at our website here: www.cycj.org.uk/news/cycj-re...

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Last few tickets remaining for our Challenging Justice Inequalities events! 🎟️ These events are the perfect opportunity to hear first hand about children’s intersectional experiences of justice, poverty and protected characteristics.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Today we published ‘Changing faces and heightened aces: results from the 2025 secure care census’.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We were pleased that CYCJ’s Practice Development Advisor Donna McEwan was able to discuss the criminal exploitation of children (CEC) on BBC radio Scotland show, Lunchtime Live today, reiterating the importance for practitioners to recognise the signs of harm when children may be being exploited.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

There are lots of ways to training options that managers can consider to help their team's ongoing professional development - so why choose eLearning for your colleagues? eLearning gives professionals flexible, on-demand access to up-to-date training on a wide range of topics.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

How does the Post graduate certificate in children and young people in conflict with law help me become a rights-respecting practitioner? Answers to this question and more at our Q&A session on 8 September.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Announcing even more webinar dates for your diaries! Our latest addition to our will focus on new provisions on criminal exploitation of children and criminal exploitation protection orders within the Crime and Policing Act. To explore all upcoming dates, head to TicketTailor: buff.ly/Gevn5sf?

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We will be hosting a two-day CARM training, to assist those working with young people under 18 to explore the use of risk assessment and risk management planning with young people whose behaviours are considered to present with “serious risk of harm”.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

For the past two and a half years, we’ve been researching children’s intersectional experiences of protected characteristics, poverty, and justice. This research, supported by the Nuffield Foundation, was co-designed with a Youth Advisory Group of children aged 14–17, who were central to the project

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Our eLearning platform continues to grow with the launch of our latest module, Tackling harmful sexual behaviour!

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

July's E-Bulletin is out now! Catch up on all the latest news and updates from CYCJ. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an issue: eepurl.com/dvyBuv Read it here: lnkd.in/eaS9Vued

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The virtual tour of HMP & YOI Polmont gives the opportunity to understand what to expect from a visit here. This is a useful resource for anyone who is supporting a young person transitioning here from secure care. Find it via the SPS website here: buff.ly/pTfjfHF

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HMP & YOI Polmont Virtual Tour

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Lunchtime read from CYCJ Practice Development Advisor Lauren Emmerson📖

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

If you're planning your #CPD for months ahead, you need to check out our eLearning modules. We have partnered with subject matter experts to bring you topics relevant to anyone working with children and young people. To browse all our modules, head to our eLearning page here: buff.ly/yXQaHh1

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

📢 Join the conversation on the next steps for restorative justice in Scotland, where we'll share key findings from a national event focused on strengthening restorative justice for children and young people in Scotland. 📅 27 August 2026 | 1–2pm BST 🎟️ Book your place: buff.ly/E6IRZJt

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Select tickets – Next Steps for Restorative Justice in Scotland: Stakeholder Insights and Pathways Forward – Teams

Next Steps for Restorative Justice in Scotland: Stakeholder Insights and Pathways Forward – Teams, Thu 27 Aug 2026 - Summary: This webinar will provide summary findings from Restorative Justice in…

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Upcoming CYCJ webinars: 18 Aug 📆 Complex Lives: The Enduring Impact of Care Experience for People in the Justice System.

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We are looking for social work partners for a new fully funded programme supporting relational practice. We think this is a really exciting opportunity to be involved with, so please share! More info at: buff.ly/ryf9R1Q

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Our Challenging Justice Inequalities research project explored children’s intersectional experiences of protected characteristics, poverty, and justice. The research was co-designed with a Youth Advisory Group of children aged 14–17, who were central to the project’s design and delivery.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Our June 2026 eBulletin is out now! 💻️ Every month we bring you a jam-packed summary of the what we've been up to, along with news and opportunities from our partners.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Closing remarks from Day 2 Chair Juliet Harris perfectly rounded up #YJConf26 the themes and the elements we have to drive forward progress, with positivity for the future. Thank you to all our speakers, delegates marketing stall and workshop hosts - your contributions were invaluable.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Chief Executive of @familiesoutside.bsky.social Professor Nancy Loucks OBE gives our final keynote presentation of #YJConf26

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The much anticipated 'GIVIT some STREET' performers gave a fabulous show, and now we’re hearing about the key outcomes of the Givit programmes from Regen FX Youth Trust #YJConf26

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Day 2's panel discussion will focus on 'Capacity, Participation and Rights', and we're welcoming @tracykirk01.bsky.social, from the University of Stirling, James Hamilton from NHS GGC, Katy Nisbet from @clanchildlaw.org

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Welcome to the first of today's keynote speakers, Clare Allely, Professor of Forensic Psychology at the University of Salford. We're looking forward to her presentation on Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Criminal Justice System: Important Considerations and Recommendations

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our Day 2 Chair, @ulgrid.bsky.social Director @together-sacr.bsky.social will be with us today to guide us through the programme #YJConf26 Jules reflects from yesterday’s programme and welcomes our first keynote speaker, Professor Clare Allely

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

CYCJ Deputy Director Ranald McTaggart welcomes delegates for #YJConf26 Day 2! We're looking forward to another excellent day exploring this year's theme, Diversity, Inequality and Justice.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We’ve kicked off Day 2 of #YJConf26! It's going to be another packed morning of speakers, panel discussions and Q&A before we round up for another year. Keep checking here for live updates throughout the day!

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at #YJConf26 Day 1 – we’re looking forward to seeing delegates again for Day 2 where we will have another jam packed programme. Join us again here and Instagram and Facebook for live updates or back on LinkedIn where we’ll be summarising the day’s events.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Our second panel is talk is drawing on themes we heard this morning, particularly supporting people as individuals to help better support their needs.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In our second Q&A session the message is clear from panellists so far that commitment is needed for preventative, holistic and relational practice to support young people.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Next up in our programme we have a Q&A and panel session. We'll be hearing inputs from ACC Mark Sutherland, Head of Scottish VRU Jimmy Paul, South Lanarkshire Council Interim Service Manager Claire Borden and Head of Research & Development, @rmascotland.bsky.social Geoff Tordzro-Taylor

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Following the brilliant keynote from Luke Billingham we are hearing from three more speakers before we kick off our first panel discussion.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Delegates discuss the question, “It’s the year 2050 and great progress has been made in addressing structural inequalities in Britain. What do you think will have made the biggest difference?” #YJConf26

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We now welcome to the stage @lbilli91.bsky.social for his keynote, "Inequalities, Institutions, interventions and interactions in the lives of young people in conflict with the law."

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 edition of Children and young people in conflict with the law: policy, practice and legislation🎉

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Fantastic to hear from Siobhian Brown MSP, Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise, who tells delegates, “Getting it right for every child, means getting it right for each child.” #YJConf26

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Director Fiona Dyer opens the conference and introduces our Day 1 Chair, Joanna Macdonald, kicking off what is sure to be an excellent two days of packed talks, workshops and panel discussions on the theme - Diversity, Inequality and Justice. #YJConf26

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We are off! We will be live posting here from #YJConf26 bringing you all the updates from across today’s events as we explore this year’s theme, ‘Diversity, Inequality and Justice.’ If you need help throughout, grab a member of the CYCJ team - they're wearing the purple lanyards!

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Lunchtime read from CYCJ's Participation, Engagement and Policy Advisor Julia Swann 💻 Julia has written a fantastic blog about her recent trip to Tromsø for the Arctic Youth Research Conference.

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Inspire the Mind ✍️🧠 @inspirethemind.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🧪In today’s article, University of Strathclyde and @cycjscotland.bsky.social Senior Postdoctoral Researcher Nina Vaswani introduces the Men Minds project, highlighting the importance of including young men in research to tackle men's mental health crisis. www.inspirethemind.org/post/the-men...

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The Men Minds Project: Young men making time for young men

My name is Nina, and I am a Senior Research Fellow at the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice. This year, on the occasion of Men’s Health Week, I wanted to share how co-producing research a...

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

On Day 2 of #YJConf26, we will be hearing from three excellent speakers following Professor Clare Allely’s presentation. Dr Tracy Kirk, Lecturer at the University of Stirling will share her expertise from her role as a lecturer in Child and Family Law.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

#YJConf26 Day 1 afternoon speakers are as follows 🎉 This expert panel will feature ACC Mark Sutherland, whose experience from 25 years of policing will inform the discussions following Andrew Nichols-Clarke’s presentation.

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