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]
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.
Community Justice Scotland’s restorative justice e-learning module:
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Sacro’s Restorative Skills training course:
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CYCJ’s Restorative Justice chapter in the Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law: Policy, Practice and Legislation guidance:
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Sacro’s Restorative Skills training course:
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CYCJ’s Restorative Justice chapter in the Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law: Policy, Practice and Legislation guidance:
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November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Community Justice Scotland’s restorative justice e-learning module:
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Sacro’s Restorative Skills training course:
buff.ly/gaOcQfQ
CYCJ’s Restorative Justice chapter in the Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law: Policy, Practice and Legislation guidance:
buff.ly/aN8gLs2
buff.ly/8Fb8RqJ
Sacro’s Restorative Skills training course:
buff.ly/gaOcQfQ
CYCJ’s Restorative Justice chapter in the Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law: Policy, Practice and Legislation guidance:
buff.ly/aN8gLs2
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 👇
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#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
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
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
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
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Enrol now for our newest eLearning module - Digital Safeguarding in Practice!
Places cost only £30 per learner and can be combined with any of our other modules. Book now 👇
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Places cost only £30 per learner and can be combined with any of our other modules. Book now 👇
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November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Enrol now for our newest eLearning module - Digital Safeguarding in Practice!
Places cost only £30 per learner and can be combined with any of our other modules. Book now 👇
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Places cost only £30 per learner and can be combined with any of our other modules. Book now 👇
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One week to go to Restorative Justice week 2025!
We’re counting down and looking forward to bringing you many resources, blogs, events and more, and sharing messages from our friends and colleagues throughout the week.
Like and share using #RJWeek2025 to join the conversation.
We’re counting down and looking forward to bringing you many resources, blogs, events and more, and sharing messages from our friends and colleagues throughout the week.
Like and share using #RJWeek2025 to join the conversation.
November 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
One week to go to Restorative Justice week 2025!
We’re counting down and looking forward to bringing you many resources, blogs, events and more, and sharing messages from our friends and colleagues throughout the week.
Like and share using #RJWeek2025 to join the conversation.
We’re counting down and looking forward to bringing you many resources, blogs, events and more, and sharing messages from our friends and colleagues throughout the week.
Like and share using #RJWeek2025 to join the conversation.
Listen now to Episode 18 of Creative Conversations. 🎧
Fiona Dyer sits down with CYCJ Associate Cedric Foussard to discuss advancing child centred justice, their recent article for the Law Gazette, and their reflections on the 5th World Congress on Child Centred Justice.
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Fiona Dyer sits down with CYCJ Associate Cedric Foussard to discuss advancing child centred justice, their recent article for the Law Gazette, and their reflections on the 5th World Congress on Child Centred Justice.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Listen now to Episode 18 of Creative Conversations. 🎧
Fiona Dyer sits down with CYCJ Associate Cedric Foussard to discuss advancing child centred justice, their recent article for the Law Gazette, and their reflections on the 5th World Congress on Child Centred Justice.
buff.ly/knYgMq8
Fiona Dyer sits down with CYCJ Associate Cedric Foussard to discuss advancing child centred justice, their recent article for the Law Gazette, and their reflections on the 5th World Congress on Child Centred Justice.
buff.ly/knYgMq8
💻 Upcoming Webinar from our colleagues at Education Scotland
In educational settings is positive relationships are key to improving wellbeing, attendance and achievement. 🤝
Don’t miss this upcoming webinar on Relational & restorative practice in action. Book your place today 👉 buff.ly/OUEeo9j
In educational settings is positive relationships are key to improving wellbeing, attendance and achievement. 🤝
Don’t miss this upcoming webinar on Relational & restorative practice in action. Book your place today 👉 buff.ly/OUEeo9j
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
💻 Upcoming Webinar from our colleagues at Education Scotland
In educational settings is positive relationships are key to improving wellbeing, attendance and achievement. 🤝
Don’t miss this upcoming webinar on Relational & restorative practice in action. Book your place today 👉 buff.ly/OUEeo9j
In educational settings is positive relationships are key to improving wellbeing, attendance and achievement. 🤝
Don’t miss this upcoming webinar on Relational & restorative practice in action. Book your place today 👉 buff.ly/OUEeo9j
If you're involved in case management responsibility for cases where risk management measures are in place for children, or are involved in supporting and delivering these services - we have the training for you.
Learn more about the course here: buff.ly/0vu9JA7
Learn more about the course here: buff.ly/0vu9JA7
October 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
If you're involved in case management responsibility for cases where risk management measures are in place for children, or are involved in supporting and delivering these services - we have the training for you.
Learn more about the course here: buff.ly/0vu9JA7
Learn more about the course here: buff.ly/0vu9JA7
Final reminder to apply for our Post Graduate Certificate in Children in conflict with the law!
This is the ideal course for someone looking to gain a critical understanding of the issues surrounding the rights of children and young people in conflict with the law.
Apply here: buff.ly/lANZOox
This is the ideal course for someone looking to gain a critical understanding of the issues surrounding the rights of children and young people in conflict with the law.
Apply here: buff.ly/lANZOox
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Final reminder to apply for our Post Graduate Certificate in Children in conflict with the law!
This is the ideal course for someone looking to gain a critical understanding of the issues surrounding the rights of children and young people in conflict with the law.
Apply here: buff.ly/lANZOox
This is the ideal course for someone looking to gain a critical understanding of the issues surrounding the rights of children and young people in conflict with the law.
Apply here: buff.ly/lANZOox
This year’s #CEWeek25 the theme is ‘rights’. In a recent consultation on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) Bill, we highlighted the importance of the right to access advocacy, particularly in secure care and justice settings.
Read the response here:
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Read the response here:
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October 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
This year’s #CEWeek25 the theme is ‘rights’. In a recent consultation on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) Bill, we highlighted the importance of the right to access advocacy, particularly in secure care and justice settings.
Read the response here:
buff.ly/bkes2os
Read the response here:
buff.ly/bkes2os
Last call to apply for the @unistrathclyde.bsky.social Postgraduate Certificate in Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law.
A great opportunity to further CPD and develop a specialism.
More information and booking here: 👉 buff.ly/SQ0zwZV
A great opportunity to further CPD and develop a specialism.
More information and booking here: 👉 buff.ly/SQ0zwZV
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Last call to apply for the @unistrathclyde.bsky.social Postgraduate Certificate in Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law.
A great opportunity to further CPD and develop a specialism.
More information and booking here: 👉 buff.ly/SQ0zwZV
A great opportunity to further CPD and develop a specialism.
More information and booking here: 👉 buff.ly/SQ0zwZV
Registration for the 23rd Kilbrandon Lecture is now open!
The fantastic Professor @carlenefirmin.bsky.social from Durham University will present on Contextual Safeguarding.
🕠 5:30pm 📅 27 November
Book your place for this special in-person event @unistrathclyde.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/pj0qL00
The fantastic Professor @carlenefirmin.bsky.social from Durham University will present on Contextual Safeguarding.
🕠 5:30pm 📅 27 November
Book your place for this special in-person event @unistrathclyde.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/pj0qL00
October 23, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Registration for the 23rd Kilbrandon Lecture is now open!
The fantastic Professor @carlenefirmin.bsky.social from Durham University will present on Contextual Safeguarding.
🕠 5:30pm 📅 27 November
Book your place for this special in-person event @unistrathclyde.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/pj0qL00
The fantastic Professor @carlenefirmin.bsky.social from Durham University will present on Contextual Safeguarding.
🕠 5:30pm 📅 27 November
Book your place for this special in-person event @unistrathclyde.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/pj0qL00
The deadline to apply for the @unistrathclyde.bsky.social Postgraduate Certificate in Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law is spookily close - 31 October 👻
A great opportunity to further CPD and develop a specialism.
More information and booking here: 👉 buff.ly/SQ0zwZV
A great opportunity to further CPD and develop a specialism.
More information and booking here: 👉 buff.ly/SQ0zwZV
October 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The deadline to apply for the @unistrathclyde.bsky.social Postgraduate Certificate in Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law is spookily close - 31 October 👻
A great opportunity to further CPD and develop a specialism.
More information and booking here: 👉 buff.ly/SQ0zwZV
A great opportunity to further CPD and develop a specialism.
More information and booking here: 👉 buff.ly/SQ0zwZV