Completed PhD exploring transitions for res. care experienced children in Scotland. Experienced res. social work manager, mum, gran, mod etc. Living the dream!
Paisley, Scotland
Joined October 2016
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Powerful speech from Lord Carloway. ‘We need to be brave and blaze the trail for others to come/follow’. I remember going for a job for that reason. We have to keep chipping away…
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A wee taster of All or Nothing Experience at @paisleytownhall it's a cracking show for lovers of great live music, 6th September for this one. We would be delighted if you were able to join us for what promises to be a brilliant night @AONthemusical tx t-s.co/lnpp0
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This morning, Fiona Dyer, our Director at the CYCJ, provided comments on the tragic death of Jonathan Beadle while in custody at #HMPYOIPolmont.
To hear Fiona's remarks, please use the link below and skip to the 2:05:55 mark in the recording: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00213…
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Diversion from Prosecution (DfP) offers huge benefits for accused individuals. It's a powerful reason for justice organisations, statutory bodies and political decision-makers to support its increased use.
Read more here: cycj.org.uk/wp-content/uploa…
#YouthJustice #DfP
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Everyone knows Labour are going to win the election, but if you’re feeling like there’s no point in voting as the outcome is a foregone conclusion, I’d like to draw your attention to something really radical that is on offer tomorrow: 1/8
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What an eventful June it's been for us at CYCJ!
Our E-Bulletin offers insights into our activities.
Stay informed and empowered as we drive positive transformations in youth justice.
Read more: 👇👇 mailchi.mp/strath.ac.uk/cycj…
#CYCJ #YouthJustice #PositiveChange #CYCJUpdates
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We are very excited for our National Youth Justice Conference tomorrow!🥳
This will see the official launch of our Practice Guide for 2024. 📖A must read for all policy makers and practitioners with an interest in youth justice.
You can read it now for free👇
#YJConf24
Our Practice Guide for 2024 is now ready!📢
It is essential reading for all involved in youth justice policy and practice. 📖
We will be highlighting each of the 17 chapters over the next four weeks and officially launch the guide at #YJConf24
cycj.org.uk/resource/youthju…
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Congratulations to @BradKella17 who won @Channel4's competition, @ThePianoUK with his original piece, Ev & Frank, an ode to his foster parents. Brad came 1st out of 6 exceptional finalists, a credit to the Care Experienced community! You can watch the series on C4 catch-up.🎹❤️
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To be able to vote in the General Election on 4 July, young people need to be registered, and will need photo ID - find out how to support young people you work with to get information before the deadline of 18 June electoralcommission.org.uk/v…
#GeneralElectionUK
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🎉Speaker Announcement🎉
Thrilled to announce @cedricfoussard as a speaker at our conference next week!
An internationally renowned expert on child justice, Cedric works with @tdh_org and @with_initiative to amplify the voices of children globally #YJConf24 #CYCJ
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Honoured to welcome Tom McNamara, Unit Head for Youth Justice and Children’s Hearings in the Scottish Government, to our conference next week!
With over a decade of experience, his insights into youth justice policy are invaluable.
#YJConf24 #YouthJustice
