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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 · 27d
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.
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 14h
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 · 16h
"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 · 16h
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.
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 1d
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 · 1d
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 · 2d
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
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 5d
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
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 6d
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.

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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…
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 7d
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.…
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 7d
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…
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 8d
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 · 13d
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…
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 13d
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…
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 13d
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.
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 13d
Please share - our friends at Creative Change collective have two shows on in Glasgow and Manchester coming up this autumn:

9 October Glasgow Tron theatre
24 October Manchester Met theatre
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 13d
Do you have experience researching justice issues?
Do you have in depth knowledge of the Scottish youth justice system?

We're looking for an experienced researcher to join our team to work across different projects within our research workstream.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 14d
and a theoretically informed understanding of their developmental pathways, assessment, formulation, and intervention approaches.

Apply now before 31 October 👇

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Children & Young People in Conflict with the Law | University of Strathclyde
Part-time study: available
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 14d
If you're looking to take your CPD to the next level - we have the course for you.

Our Post Graduate certificate in children in conflict with the law allows learners to gain a critical understanding of the issues surrounding the rights of children and young people in conflict with the law,
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 15d
The latest post on our Raising Youth Justice blog is from guest author Kristen Gurdak, who explores the need for establishing psychological safety with children and young people in conflict with the law.

Read the blog here:
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17d
If you're looking for a new research job opportunity - look no further!

We're hiring a research associate to join our team, based at the University of Strathclyde. Learn all about what it's like to work with us and how to apply in the recruitment pack, which you can find here: buff.ly/NMdeJuu
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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 19d
Next up in our Autumn webinar series we'll be exploring LGBTQ+ informed care and treatment in women's prisons and tentative lessons for youth justice.

Join us for free on 23 September @ 12:00 to join in this discussion and learn from Dr Kayleigh Charlton.

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 20d
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 · 20d
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 · 20d
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 · 20d
Together the discussants and authors will use the opportunity of this book to reflect on the past, present and future directions of Scottish criminal justice.

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The launch of 'Criminal Justice in Scotland' textbook
This event offers an opportunity to bring a range of voices together to reflect on where Scottish criminal justice is and where it's going.
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