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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 · 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 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

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 · 15/05/2026

If you've listened to our latest episode of Creative Conversations with CYCJ, you'll have heard from Craig Houston discussing research into the interaction between school exclusion and antisocial behaviour. Now, we can share with you the report that details his findings. 👇

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Antisocial Behaviour and School Exclusion - Children and Young People's Centre for Justice

School exclusion and anti-social behaviour sit at the intersection of children’s rights, educational policy and wider social justice concerns in Scotland. For the Children and Young People’s Centre…

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Our blog from Dr Haley Sneed shared the voices of children from groupwork activities across Scotland. Now we've published an evidence briefing, bringing children’s perspectives into direct dialogue with the existing research base on school exclusion. Read it here: 👇

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School Exclusion, Inequality and Belonging: Participation evidence from children - Children and Young People's Centre for Justice

School exclusion is widely recognised as a key site where educational practice, inequality, wellbeing, and safeguarding intersect. A substantial body of research across the UK demonstrates that…

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Fiona Dyer @fionadyer.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

June is going to be busy 👇👇

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We've added another brilliant webinar to our Summer series 👇 Complex Lives: The enduring impact of care-experience for people in the justice system 🗓️ 18 August ⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BST

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

CYCJ wishes to extend warm congratulations to all of the newly elected and re-elected members of the Scottish Parliament. As a boundary spanning intermediary organisation, we work closely with policy makers, collaborating on new legislation and providing expertise from our multi-disciplinary teams.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We are delighted to share a new article on lessons from Scotland on child-centred justice, by @fionadyer.bsky.social @jenniferiicf.bsky.social and Cedric Foussard. Read here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... And sign up for our accompanying webinar in May: www.tickettailor.com/events/child...

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Select tickets – Towards Child-Centred Justice as a System Level Paradigm Shift – MS Teams

Towards Child-Centred Justice as a System Level Paradigm Shift – MS Teams, Thu 21 May 2026 - Summary: Child-centred justice represents a paradigm shift: moving beyond systems that merely adapt proced...

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Fiona Dyer @fionadyer.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Thank you to @carlenefirmin.bsky.social for inviting us to be part of the Contexts of Contextual Safeguarding conference and launch of the Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding, and to share insights from the work happening across Scotland.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

She reiterated the importance of using contextual safeguarding as part of ensuring that we get it right for every child, including those in conflict with the law.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Director @fionadyer.bsky.social joined colleagues for a discussion on 'Reimagining the relationship between care and justice frameworks when responding to extra-familial harm' today at the launch of the Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding Durham University.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Director @fionadyer.bsky.social is speaking at Contexts of Contextual Safeguarding: Creating safety for adolescents beyond their homes across sectors and geographies - at Durham University. Fiona will be bringing her expertise and knowledge to Day 2 plenary session. Book now: buff.ly/01Qiu4M

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

In response to recent tragic incidents of children and young people becoming involved with knife crime, CYCJ and Community Justice Scotland have published a short statement to help contextualise these events, and provide focus on the issues that matter.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Section 1 of our youth justice Practice Guide gives an overview of the legislative and policy background. Read it at our website here: www.cycj.org.uk/wp-content/u... #YouthJustice #PracticeGuide

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Section 2 of the youth justice Practice Guide sets the scene for all the partner organisations that play a role in protecting children in Scotland. Read it here: buff.ly/VBpXUot

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

“Participation is not about giving young people a voice. They already have that. Participation is about letting children and young people’s voices have real weight.” More on supporting and encouraging young people to participate in our Practice Guide. Read it at our website here: buff.ly/VBpXUot

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Section 5 of the youth justice Practice Guide provides an overview of the different causes and types of childhood adversity, aiming to raise awareness of its relevance to youth justice practice. Read it here: www.cycj.org.uk/resource/you...

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Section 6 of our Practice Guide helps us understand the speech, language and communication needs that children and young people in conflict with the law may be experiencing. Head to our website now to access the full guide: buff.ly/VBpXUot

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Fiona Dyer @fionadyer.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

There’s only a few days left to apply to join team @cycjscotland.bsky.social 👇👇👇

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

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. buff.ly/rkhlQfQ

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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: www.cycj.org.uk/resource/you...

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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 👇 buff.ly/rkhlQfQ

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Fiona Dyer @fionadyer.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

What a brilliant 2 days at the #yjconf25. Thank you to everyone who presented, workshop hosts; esp the Wise Men, stall holders, chairs and to everyone who came to the conference 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Big shout out to team @CYCJScotland for all their hard work in making it such a success 🫶

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

📣 New job alert! 📣 Want to improve Scotland's response to children and young people in conflict with the law? We're looking for a creative and passionate expert to lead an ambitious strategy, making a real difference. 🔗 Apply here 👉 : lnkd.in/ef7iW66g 📆 Deadline: 29/06/2025

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Fiona Dyer @fionadyer.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Amazing presentation by Carlene Firmin. We all need to embed contextual safeguarding in Scotland to keep our children safe

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Thank you to @nataliedon-innes.bsky.social who has sent in her message to delegates to #YJConf25 - she shares her message about the progress we have made collectively in strengthening children’s rights, safeguarding and progressing the Promise Bill.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Welcome to all delegates from @fionadyer.bsky.social to Day 1 of #YJConf25 introducing today’s Chair John Trainer who will be guiding us through today’s programme.

John Trainer standing at a lectern standing in front of the NYJAG banner

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

It was a great privilege to deliver our workshop at the #JWC2025 in Madrid this morning. ☺️ With Ingun Fornes from the University of Bergen, we looked at reimagining detention of children in Scotland and Norway. Thank you to everyone who came along. #JusticeWithChildren #UNCRC

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

📣 Our evaluation of the Scottish Child Interview Model for Joint Investigative Interviewing is out now. Our research recognises the value of the Scottish Child Interview Model and we set out a series of recommendations for how it can be strengthened. Read the report here 👉https://buff.ly/jzpnjAt

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Fiona Dyer @fionadyer.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Come and work with us 👇👇

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Catch-up on the latest news and key issues from CYCJ and the wider youth justice world with our monthly e-bulletin mailchi.mp/strath.ac.uk...

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Fiona Dyer @fionadyer.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Really looking forward to sharing developments in Scotland tomorrow 👇

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Keynote speakers Professor @carlenefirmin.bsky.social & Dr Grace Robinson are joining us at #YJConf25, exploring contextual safeguarding and criminal exploitation of children. We are delighted to have speakers with such a depth of knowledge & expertise on these subjects joining us at #YJConf25

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Made up of 17 sections that cover different themes it’s a vital tool to ensure practitioners have access to the latest policy, practice and legislation that impacts their work. It’s available at our website here and has a dedicated section covering mental health and neurodiversity: buff.ly/1mk9SO1

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Children and young people in conflict with the law: policy, practice and legislation - Children and Young People's Centre for Justice

Practice Guide 2024 Whether you are a practitioner, researcher or educator, you should be familiar with the latest policy and practice legislation in youth justice. To assist with this, the…

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - this year’s theme is ‘community’. At CYCJ, we support communities of practitioners who work with children and young people in conflict with the law by publishing our Annual Practice Guide.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Listen to the latest episode of Creative Conversations with CYCJ. In episode 16, we’re joined by Stuart Allardyce, director of the Lucy Faithfull foundation who discusses children who display harmful sexual behaviour with Practice Development Advisor, Donna McEwan. Listen now: shorturl.at/fSDyR

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Creative Conversations Episode 16 - Stuart Allardyce

In this episode, Donna McEwan, Practice Development Advisor at CYCJ was joined by Stuart Allardyce, director of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation. Together they explore some of the complexities surround

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

We're hosting events sharing the learning from our Men Minds research - tickets are selling fast so book now! 27/05/25 - at Strathclyde University: buff.ly/mY6EJB9 04/06/25 - online: buff.ly/a4z1HdK Join us if you're interested in improving mental health policy, practice & research for young men

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

If you’d like to receive our E-Bulletin straight to your inbox, subscribe now: buff.ly/Hp6Eey5 This month's and previous editions can all be found here on the resources section of our website: buff.ly/MUchKU5

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Katya Allcott-Amjad @capricornmary.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

If you're interested in supporting children and young people in conflict with the law and policy and practice in this area, this is a must read! 👇

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

CYCJ are calling for an urgent rethink of proposals to suspend or remove the under-22 bus pass due to antisocial behaviour. We believe this would negatively impact young people in a number of ways and there is no evidence this would deter antisocial behaviour. Read our statement:

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CYCJ response to Programme for Government 2025/26 - Children and Young People's Centre for Justice

CYCJ calls for the under-22 bus pass to be protected CYCJ are deeply concerned over plans announced in yesterday’s Programme for Government to suspend or remove concessionary travel cards due to…

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Katya Allcott-Amjad @capricornmary.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

@cycjscotland.bsky.social director @fionadyer.bsky.social & Independent Working Group on Antisocial Behaviour co-chair Lorraine Gillies spoke to @1919magazine.bsky.social about the group’s findings. Read the opinion piece linked in the post below.👇

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Read the report commissioned by the Independent Working Group on Antisocial behaviour ahead of our webinar tomorrow! This report aimed to provide an evidential review of antisocial behaviour in Scotland, and through a survey move towards an agreed definition of antisocial behaviour.

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A review of antisocial behaviour in Scotland - Children and Young People's Centre for Justice

This evidential review of antisocial behaviour in Scotland was commissioned by the Independent Working Group on Antisocial Behaviour. Research undertaken by Dr Aaron Brown and Dr Ruby Whitelaw of the…

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Fiona Dyer @fionadyer.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

We need to act now to prevent and address antisocial behaviour 👇

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Fiona Dyer @fionadyer.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Hear directly from the ASB working group 👇

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