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“ASBOs ‘throw youth justice into disarray’” Courier
“Value for money of war on youth crime questioned” Herald
“Tackling youth crime: A £100m waste of money” Scotsman
“Cash ‘fails’ to curb youth crime” BBC
“ASBOs for under-16s putting pressure on justice system” STV
“Youth justice money doesn’t demonstrate value” Law Society Journal Online
“Youth justice spending not effective” Holyrood.com
“Crime battle cash doubts” Evening News
Press release
“Improvements in youth justice processes, but impact on outcomes
unclear” Audit Scotland
See also
http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/. Follow the publications links to the document which is available in a number of formats, including a podcast.
Posted by MM on Thu 23rd Aug 2007 at 8:15 amUpdate
“Our young offenders need help” Scotsman. Article by Dr Lesley McAra and Susan McVie, co-directors of the Edinburgh Study of Youth Transitions and Crime
Following posted on 27.07.07
“Justice system failing to save hundreds of children from life of crime” Scotsman
“Excluded teenagers ‘need support’” BBC
“Study says authorities failing young people” Law Society Journal Online
Press release
“Children referred to Hearings more likely to be convicted as adults” ESYTC
See also
McAra and McVie (2007) Criminal Justice Transitions ESYTC No 14
Posted by MM on Wed 1st Aug 2007 at 8:37 am“Huge rise in calls for social work reports on offenders” Herald
Posted by MM on Tue 22nd May 2007 at 8:25 amThe Scottish Executive has published a consultation on the draft Children’s Services (Scotland) Bill, which will, amongst other things, change aspects of the administration and practice of children’s hearings.
Getting it right for every child: Draft Children’s Services (Scotland) Bill Consultation
Draft Children’s Services (Scotland) Bill
“More Scottish youths take the path of repeat crime” Evening News
“Jamieson’s dismay at rise in young offenders” Herald
“Executive is accused of losing war on youth crime” Scotsman
“More action on young offenders” Scotsman
“Improvement team targets persistent offending rise” Law Society Journal Online
“Persistent young offenders rise” BBC
“Youth justice improvement team starts work” Holyrood.com
Press release
“Youth Justice Improvement Team” Scot. Exec.
See also
Scottish Youth Justice Data Quarterly Performance Monitoring Report to end September 2006
Posted by MM on Mon 4th Dec 2006 at 8:24 amPress release
“Record response to recruitment campaign” Scot. Exec.
See also
http://www.childrenshearingsscotland.gov.uk/
“Child panels warning after £20m cash plea rejected” and “Failing the vulnerable child” (Leader) published in the Herald on Saturday 23rd September. Not available on-line.
“Refer fewer child cases, SCRA head urges police” Scotland on Sunday
“40% rise in number of girls caught up in crime” Herald
“A case for intervention ” Herald
“Girls turning to laddish crimes” Herald
“Schoolgirl court figures soar” Evening News
“Huge rise in number of girls involved in crime” Evening Times
“Rise in girl crime puts strain on system” Law Society Journal Online
The report refers to ‘recent figures’. When the link is found it will go here: nothing on the SCRA web site at the time of posting.
Posted by MM on Mon 18th Sep 2006 at 9:10 am“Under-fives on the path to crime” Herald
“Breaking the cycle of despair” Herald
See also
SCRA. Link to research not online at time of posting.
Update
“McConnell: police must stop flooding child panels” Herald
“Protecting those most at risk” Herald
Following posted on 27.6.06
“Police referrals ‘swamping’ child hearing system” Herald
Following posted on 26.6.06
“Children’s hearing system close to collapse” Herald
“Failing the vulnerable” Herald
“Children’s hearing system feels the strain” Evening Times
“Referrals to children’s reporter at record level” Law Society Journal Online
See also
Parliament 29.6.06: First Minister’s Questions - Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration