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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]

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CYCJ @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.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 2d

On World Mental Health Day, please share this comic with your colleagues, friends and family to help start the conversation about young men's mental health. buff.ly/X7xpE1L

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Not only have the team generated these outputs from the project, but have given many presentations on the research in person and online. It has also inspired the show, 'Mentology', performed by Polmont Youth Theatre.

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 2d

The project has also resulted in a fortnightly men’s drop-in session on the University of Strathclyde campus for students to connect with peers and engage about mental health.

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 2d

It hasn't just been the public that the Men Minds team sought to influence - they spoke directly at the Scottish Parliament, sharing their policy brief that explains what needs to be done to improve mental health for young men and boys. buff.ly/7Nlp6dy

Outputs — Men Minds

Men Minds aims to remove barriers to mental health research engagement for young men who are migrants, LGBTQ+ or in conflict with the law.

www.menminds.org

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Published during Mental Health Awareness week, the comic has already had a huge impact on young men, practitioners, teachers and parents.

A copy has been sent to every secondary school and college in all of Scotland.

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Produced in conjunction with comic artists Ell Balson, Megan Sinclair, and UniVerse Comics at the University of Dundee, the stories in the comic are based on real-life experiences that have been shared during the research, although the characters in the comic are fictional

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Men Minds wanted to change this. To normalise conversations about mental health, and reduce stigma, they created a comic aimed at boys and young men.

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Many of them didn’t believe in traditional notions of masculinity and challenged the assumption that men do not want to talk about mental health. Yet long-held social norms about what it means to be a man still permeated their everyday environments, often leading to intense shame and stigma.

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 2d

The young men who took part in Men Minds had diverse backgrounds, but they shared some common experiences.

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 2d

A group of young men came together to understand more about boys and young men’s mental health in Scotland. They co-produced research with the project team from CYCJ, University of Strathclyde, Monash University and the Mental Health Foundation. They ran focus groups, surveys & interviews.

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 2d

On World Mental Health Day we're reminding our followers about the incredible work of the young people and project team involved in the Men Minds project: a thread

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 4d

Next up in our Autumn webinar series, we'll be hearing from Dr John Wainwright, on "Co-Creating learning and change with Black and Mixed heritage boys and girls in contested places and spaces through a post-colonial lens"

🗓️ 15 October
⏰ 12:00-13:00
📍 MS Teams

Tickets are free:
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 4d

"It has challenged me to broaden my knowledge in an area I thought I knew reasonably well..."

Apply before the deadline: 31 October for the January 2026 intake👇
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 4d

For a qualification that brings you a comprehensive overview of children in conflict with the law through a developmental lens and much more, look no further than the Post Graduate certificate in Children & Young People in conflict with the law.

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 5d

Recruitment is open for our Administrative Assistant (maternity cover) role. If you're an experienced administrator with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, we want to hear from you!

Deadline to apply: 21 October
Find out more here 👇
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 5d

Our Stakeholder Survey is now LIVE!

We want to hear your thoughts, so we can build a fairer, more rights-respecting future for children and young people. We have included questions about our website so we can take account of your feedback.

Complete it here:
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 6d

Book your place on our Formulation eLearning module to learn all about how to use formulation in risk management and planning.

We've partnered with subject matter experts, the Risk Management Authority for this module.

Enrol here: buff.ly/fCcMOyR

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 9d

Our 2025 Stakeholder survey is now LIVE! If you want to help shape our work and give your views on what we should prioritise, this is your chance.

We've included a short survey about our website too.

You have until 31 October to complete the survey, click here to access it: buff.ly/TMA5txb

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 10d

Welcome to the newest members of our Associates scheme, Dr Samantha Burns and Dr Tim Chapman!

We are delighted to have them on board. They both bring a wealth of expertise and we are looking forward to working with them throughout their time as CYCJ Associates.

Read more:

CYCJ Associates Scheme welcomes new members - Children and Young People's Centre for Justice

The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) is excited to announce the addition of two exceptional individuals to our Associates Scheme. These passionate advocates for child justice…

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 11d

September's E-Bulletin is out now!

Get your download of all the must-know updates from across our work and beyond. An absolutely bumper issue, this one is not to be missed. Want to find out more? Read it here: buff.ly/VRIJnPo

September 2025 E-Bulletin - Children and Young People's Centre for Justice

Welcome to the September 2025 edition of CYCJ’s E-Bulletin! This month, we bring you the latest updates on Scotland’s youth justice policy and practice, as well as news and opportunities from CYCJ.…

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 11d

Deadline approaching!

Don't forget to apply before 5 October for the Research Associate role with us. If you've got a PhD in social sciences or professional research experience with children and young people or in justice settings, this is the opportunity for you. Apply now 👇

New Vacancy: Research Associate - Children and Young People's Centre for Justice

CYCJ works towards ensuring that Scotland’s approach to children and young people in conflict with the law is rights-respecting, contributing to better outcomes for our children, young people and…

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 12d

If you're interested in learning more about participatory research, marginalised groups and young men's mental health - our next webinar is for you!

This discussion will share the research findings from the Men Minds project. Find out more and book your FREE space now:

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17d

Tickets for Manchester:
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Anonymous Drama: Unseen Stories. Lasting Change. | The Met

Join us for an extraordinary evening showcasing authentic recovery stories through the voices of real people with lived experience. This isn't traditional theatre – it's something completely…

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17d

Tickets for Glasgow:
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Anonymous Drama - Tron Theatre

Join us for an extraordinary evening showcasing authentic recovery stories through the voices of real people with lived experience. This isn’t traditional theatre – it’s something completely…

CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17d

These shows are an extraordinary piece showcasing authentic recovery stories through the voices of real people with lived experience. This isn’t traditional theatre – it’s something completely different and deeply moving.