CYCJ
@cycjscotland.bsky.social
Children & Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ)
Collaborating for rights-respecting justice for all children and young people in Scotland.
Explore our new eLearning modules at our website
cycj.org.uk | [email protected]
Collaborating for rights-respecting justice for all children and young people in Scotland.
Explore our new eLearning modules at our website
cycj.org.uk | [email protected]
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@cycjscotland.bsky.social
· Sep 11
For social work team leaders, volunteer co-ordinators, service managers and those responsible for learning and development - we know you are always looking for resources that up to date, interactive and affordable.
Good news - we have just the thing for you.
Good news - we have just the thing for you.
Our November E-Bulletin is out now!
This month we're reflecting on RJ week, with a blog from Lauren Emmerson on embedding Restorative Justice in human rights. We've shared details of the 23rd Kilbrandon Children’s Research Webinar with presentations from Dr Nina Vaswani & Iain Corbett
This month we're reflecting on RJ week, with a blog from Lauren Emmerson on embedding Restorative Justice in human rights. We've shared details of the 23rd Kilbrandon Children’s Research Webinar with presentations from Dr Nina Vaswani & Iain Corbett
November 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Our November E-Bulletin is out now!
This month we're reflecting on RJ week, with a blog from Lauren Emmerson on embedding Restorative Justice in human rights. We've shared details of the 23rd Kilbrandon Children’s Research Webinar with presentations from Dr Nina Vaswani & Iain Corbett
This month we're reflecting on RJ week, with a blog from Lauren Emmerson on embedding Restorative Justice in human rights. We've shared details of the 23rd Kilbrandon Children’s Research Webinar with presentations from Dr Nina Vaswani & Iain Corbett
Fully funded places on CYCJ’s Digital Safeguarding in Practice eLearning!
This module helps learners build digital awareness, identify indicators of online sexual abuse and grooming, promote safe use of digital technologies and respond to harmful online behaviour.
Book now: buff.ly/QEdLAuv
This module helps learners build digital awareness, identify indicators of online sexual abuse and grooming, promote safe use of digital technologies and respond to harmful online behaviour.
Book now: buff.ly/QEdLAuv
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Fully funded places on CYCJ’s Digital Safeguarding in Practice eLearning!
This module helps learners build digital awareness, identify indicators of online sexual abuse and grooming, promote safe use of digital technologies and respond to harmful online behaviour.
Book now: buff.ly/QEdLAuv
This module helps learners build digital awareness, identify indicators of online sexual abuse and grooming, promote safe use of digital technologies and respond to harmful online behaviour.
Book now: buff.ly/QEdLAuv
The Challenging Justice Inequalities project has entered its next phase! They have been working with a group of young people (14-18) to co-produce a project about intersectionality and justice experiences.
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Challenging Justice Inequalities project has entered its next phase! They have been working with a group of young people (14-18) to co-produce a project about intersectionality and justice experiences.
Not long now till the deadline for this fantastic competition!
Check out the details below 👇
Check out the details below 👇
We're celebrating the dogs who brighten our lives🐶
Send your fave photo & a short dog bio to [email protected]
by 28 Nov. Our #youngpeople will help pick the winners❤️
🎁 You could win a pampering package & your dog photo may feature in the Thistles Community Art Gallery!
Send your fave photo & a short dog bio to [email protected]
by 28 Nov. Our #youngpeople will help pick the winners❤️
🎁 You could win a pampering package & your dog photo may feature in the Thistles Community Art Gallery!
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Not long now till the deadline for this fantastic competition!
Check out the details below 👇
Check out the details below 👇
Sharing on behalf of our colleagues at the Scottish Social Work Partnership (Social Work Scotland, OCSWA and COSLA). They are leading a national conversation to inform a new strategic plan for social work.
Your voice matters! Have your say 👇
Your voice matters! Have your say 👇
Scottish Social Work Partnership - Social Work Scotland
The Scottish Social Work Partnership brings together national organisations committed to strengthening social work in Scotland: Office of the Chief ... Learn More
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November 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Sharing on behalf of our colleagues at the Scottish Social Work Partnership (Social Work Scotland, OCSWA and COSLA). They are leading a national conversation to inform a new strategic plan for social work.
Your voice matters! Have your say 👇
Your voice matters! Have your say 👇
We're looking forward to the 23rd Kilbrandon lecture this week - but events don't stop there! The Kilbrandon Children's Research webinar will be taking place on 4 December and will focus on theme of masculinities and working with boys and men.
Register now before 1 December: buff.ly/DfY6Rff
Register now before 1 December: buff.ly/DfY6Rff
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November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We're looking forward to the 23rd Kilbrandon lecture this week - but events don't stop there! The Kilbrandon Children's Research webinar will be taking place on 4 December and will focus on theme of masculinities and working with boys and men.
Register now before 1 December: buff.ly/DfY6Rff
Register now before 1 December: buff.ly/DfY6Rff
Join our colleagues Dr Nina Vaswani and Iain Corbett as they present at this year's Kilbrandon Children’s Research Webinar on "Masculinities under pressure: marginalisation, misconceptions and mental health."
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Thursday 4 Dec, 17:00 – 19:00
Register here by 1st December
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💻 Zoom
🗓️ Thursday 4 Dec, 17:00 – 19:00
Register here by 1st December
buff.ly/Qmw3DXC
Please fill out this form
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November 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Join our colleagues Dr Nina Vaswani and Iain Corbett as they present at this year's Kilbrandon Children’s Research Webinar on "Masculinities under pressure: marginalisation, misconceptions and mental health."
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Thursday 4 Dec, 17:00 – 19:00
Register here by 1st December
buff.ly/Qmw3DXC
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Thursday 4 Dec, 17:00 – 19:00
Register here by 1st December
buff.ly/Qmw3DXC
Has your interest been sparked by #RJWeek2025?
Want to learn more?
We’ve compiled a list of training courses that can help you and colleagues learn about RJ and it’s approaches. 👇
Want to learn more?
We’ve compiled a list of training courses that can help you and colleagues learn about RJ and it’s approaches. 👇
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Has your interest been sparked by #RJWeek2025?
Want to learn more?
We’ve compiled a list of training courses that can help you and colleagues learn about RJ and it’s approaches. 👇
Want to learn more?
We’ve compiled a list of training courses that can help you and colleagues learn about RJ and it’s approaches. 👇
We’ve shared many aspects of restorative justice this RJ week – now we’re asking: how can we actively advocate for its use? This blog from 2023 shares some helpful tips:
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#RJWeek2025
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#RJWeek2025
November 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We’ve shared many aspects of restorative justice this RJ week – now we’re asking: how can we actively advocate for its use? This blog from 2023 shares some helpful tips:
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#RJWeek2025
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#RJWeek2025
The development of Scotland’s restorative justice service is shaped by voices of people with lived experience.
Check out the outputs from interviews hosted by @safelives.bsky.social, Resilience Learning Partnership @thewisegroup.bsky.social on what a trauma-informed RJ service should look like 👇
Check out the outputs from interviews hosted by @safelives.bsky.social, Resilience Learning Partnership @thewisegroup.bsky.social on what a trauma-informed RJ service should look like 👇
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The development of Scotland’s restorative justice service is shaped by voices of people with lived experience.
Check out the outputs from interviews hosted by @safelives.bsky.social, Resilience Learning Partnership @thewisegroup.bsky.social on what a trauma-informed RJ service should look like 👇
Check out the outputs from interviews hosted by @safelives.bsky.social, Resilience Learning Partnership @thewisegroup.bsky.social on what a trauma-informed RJ service should look like 👇
As we reach the end of #RJWeek2025, we are reflecting back on how far we’ve come in embedding restorative justice in Scotland.
This visual illustrates the key components involved in making RJ accessible to anyone who wishes to explore it, delivered by specially trained facilitators.
This visual illustrates the key components involved in making RJ accessible to anyone who wishes to explore it, delivered by specially trained facilitators.
November 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
As we reach the end of #RJWeek2025, we are reflecting back on how far we’ve come in embedding restorative justice in Scotland.
This visual illustrates the key components involved in making RJ accessible to anyone who wishes to explore it, delivered by specially trained facilitators.
This visual illustrates the key components involved in making RJ accessible to anyone who wishes to explore it, delivered by specially trained facilitators.
Sign up now to our two upcoming webinars:
25 November - autistic young people's experiences of secure care
8 December - COVID-19, Children's Rights and the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility
25 November - autistic young people's experiences of secure care
8 December - COVID-19, Children's Rights and the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Sign up now to our two upcoming webinars:
25 November - autistic young people's experiences of secure care
8 December - COVID-19, Children's Rights and the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility
25 November - autistic young people's experiences of secure care
8 December - COVID-19, Children's Rights and the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility
Restorative Justice offers a path to healing by addressing harm, promoting understanding and creating spaces for meaningful dialogue and connection.
Here’s what some professionals had to say about why restorative justice is an important tool for healing and change.
Watch it here 👇
#RJWeek2025
Here’s what some professionals had to say about why restorative justice is an important tool for healing and change.
Watch it here 👇
#RJWeek2025
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Restorative Justice offers a path to healing by addressing harm, promoting understanding and creating spaces for meaningful dialogue and connection.
Here’s what some professionals had to say about why restorative justice is an important tool for healing and change.
Watch it here 👇
#RJWeek2025
Here’s what some professionals had to say about why restorative justice is an important tool for healing and change.
Watch it here 👇
#RJWeek2025
Thank you to everyone who came along to our event yesterday, we greatly appreciate all the time and consideration given to all the group activities and discussions.
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Thank you to everyone who came along to our event yesterday, we greatly appreciate all the time and consideration given to all the group activities and discussions.
Learn about RJ’s role in healing and the transformative impact for both persons who experienced and caused harm in this blog 👇
Available here: buff.ly/TF4enhv
#RJWeek #RJWeek2025
Available here: buff.ly/TF4enhv
#RJWeek #RJWeek2025
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Learn about RJ’s role in healing and the transformative impact for both persons who experienced and caused harm in this blog 👇
Available here: buff.ly/TF4enhv
#RJWeek #RJWeek2025
Available here: buff.ly/TF4enhv
#RJWeek #RJWeek2025
There’s still time to register for the 7th Webinar of the Scottish Network of Restorative Justice Researchers on Trauma and Restorative Justice. This event will be discussing international research, practices and exploring the future for Scotland.
Register here: buff.ly/uxkCAtT
#RJWeek2025
Register here: buff.ly/uxkCAtT
#RJWeek2025
Fill | SNRJR Event: Trauma and Restorative Justice
Please complete this form to register your attendance at the Webinar, Trauma and Restorative Justice, Tuesday 25th November, 1pm-3pm
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November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
There’s still time to register for the 7th Webinar of the Scottish Network of Restorative Justice Researchers on Trauma and Restorative Justice. This event will be discussing international research, practices and exploring the future for Scotland.
Register here: buff.ly/uxkCAtT
#RJWeek2025
Register here: buff.ly/uxkCAtT
#RJWeek2025
How does the Restorative Justice process work?
RJ is a guided journey with stages: referral, preparation, supported communication and aftercare – delivered by trained specialists.
#RJWeek2025
RJ is a guided journey with stages: referral, preparation, supported communication and aftercare – delivered by trained specialists.
#RJWeek2025
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
How does the Restorative Justice process work?
RJ is a guided journey with stages: referral, preparation, supported communication and aftercare – delivered by trained specialists.
#RJWeek2025
RJ is a guided journey with stages: referral, preparation, supported communication and aftercare – delivered by trained specialists.
#RJWeek2025
To learn more about how restorative justice works in action, you can listen back to this episode of Creative Conversations with CYCJ, where Pamela Morrison sat down with Tim Chapman, renowned expert in restorative justice, and CYCJ Associate.
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#RJWeek #RJWeek2025
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#RJWeek #RJWeek2025
Creative Conversations with CYCJ Episode 8: Tim Chapman - Children and Young People's Centre for Justice
Episode 8 of Creative Conversations with CYCJ features a conversation with Restorative Justice Expert Professor Tim Chapman.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
To learn more about how restorative justice works in action, you can listen back to this episode of Creative Conversations with CYCJ, where Pamela Morrison sat down with Tim Chapman, renowned expert in restorative justice, and CYCJ Associate.
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#RJWeek #RJWeek2025
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#RJWeek #RJWeek2025
We’re delighted to be joined by so many colleagues at today’s event Restorative Justice in Scotland: A day of reflection, learning and action with a focus on children and young people.
We’re looking forward to a packed day of discussion, reflection and presentations.
#RJWeek2025
We’re looking forward to a packed day of discussion, reflection and presentations.
#RJWeek2025
November 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
We’re delighted to be joined by so many colleagues at today’s event Restorative Justice in Scotland: A day of reflection, learning and action with a focus on children and young people.
We’re looking forward to a packed day of discussion, reflection and presentations.
#RJWeek2025
We’re looking forward to a packed day of discussion, reflection and presentations.
#RJWeek2025
There’s still time to register for the 7th Webinar of the Scottish Network of Restorative Justice Researchers on Trauma and Restorative Justice. This event will be discussing international research, practices and exploring the future for Scotland.
Register here: buff.ly/rGjujl2
#RJWeek2025
Register here: buff.ly/rGjujl2
#RJWeek2025
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
There’s still time to register for the 7th Webinar of the Scottish Network of Restorative Justice Researchers on Trauma and Restorative Justice. This event will be discussing international research, practices and exploring the future for Scotland.
Register here: buff.ly/rGjujl2
#RJWeek2025
Register here: buff.ly/rGjujl2
#RJWeek2025
Reposted by CYCJ
Sacro is delighted to celebrate Restorative Justice Week 2025. It’s a process that values honesty, compassion, and connection, and it reminds us that justice should be a space for growth.
Join us online this Restorative Justice week by liking and sharing our posts and use the hashtag #RJWeek2025
Join us online this Restorative Justice week by liking and sharing our posts and use the hashtag #RJWeek2025
November 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Sacro is delighted to celebrate Restorative Justice Week 2025. It’s a process that values honesty, compassion, and connection, and it reminds us that justice should be a space for growth.
Join us online this Restorative Justice week by liking and sharing our posts and use the hashtag #RJWeek2025
Join us online this Restorative Justice week by liking and sharing our posts and use the hashtag #RJWeek2025
Reposted by CYCJ
#RJWeek is an opportunity for all restorative justice and practice organisations to celebrate restorative approaches and work collaboratively to raise the profile of restorative work.
⚪️ What can you do to raise awareness? (1/5)
⚪️ What can you do to raise awareness? (1/5)
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
#RJWeek is an opportunity for all restorative justice and practice organisations to celebrate restorative approaches and work collaboratively to raise the profile of restorative work.
⚪️ What can you do to raise awareness? (1/5)
⚪️ What can you do to raise awareness? (1/5)
Lauren Emmerson has been reflecting this RJ week on how children’s rights, access to justice, and human rights intersect when using restorative practices to heal when harm has been caused by a child or young person.
Read the blog here:
#RJWeek #RJWeek2025
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Read the blog here:
#RJWeek #RJWeek2025
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November 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Lauren Emmerson has been reflecting this RJ week on how children’s rights, access to justice, and human rights intersect when using restorative practices to heal when harm has been caused by a child or young person.
Read the blog here:
#RJWeek #RJWeek2025
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Read the blog here:
#RJWeek #RJWeek2025
buff.ly/hsRnWlC
This week we’re highlighting our work to embed restorative justice (RJ) in Scotland – in case you haven’t come across this term, we’re sharing this video that explains what it is & how it works.
Please re-post to help us raise the profile of RJ in Scotland this RJ week!
sacromediation.bsky.social
Please re-post to help us raise the profile of RJ in Scotland this RJ week!
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What is Restorative Justice?
An animated video that explains what restorative justice is, the process and the benefits to the individuals and communities within the Scottish context.
This video was created collaboratively by…
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November 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This week we’re highlighting our work to embed restorative justice (RJ) in Scotland – in case you haven’t come across this term, we’re sharing this video that explains what it is & how it works.
Please re-post to help us raise the profile of RJ in Scotland this RJ week!
sacromediation.bsky.social
Please re-post to help us raise the profile of RJ in Scotland this RJ week!
sacromediation.bsky.social
It’s Restorative Justice Week 2025!
We are proud to celebrate it alongside our colleagues at Community Justice Scotland and @SacroMediation and organisations across the globe.
Check out this video with our Director, Fiona Dyer, on what Restorative Justice means to CYCJ.
We are proud to celebrate it alongside our colleagues at Community Justice Scotland and @SacroMediation and organisations across the globe.
Check out this video with our Director, Fiona Dyer, on what Restorative Justice means to CYCJ.
November 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
It’s Restorative Justice Week 2025!
We are proud to celebrate it alongside our colleagues at Community Justice Scotland and @SacroMediation and organisations across the globe.
Check out this video with our Director, Fiona Dyer, on what Restorative Justice means to CYCJ.
We are proud to celebrate it alongside our colleagues at Community Justice Scotland and @SacroMediation and organisations across the globe.
Check out this video with our Director, Fiona Dyer, on what Restorative Justice means to CYCJ.