Challenging Justice Inequalities with Children in Conflict with the Law

The Challenging Justice Inequalities Project is funded by the Nuffield Foundation and aims to explore how the interactions between poverty, protected characteristics and inequalities shape children’s experience of justice in Scotland. They are looking for 10 children aged 14-17 who have had justice experience and are passionate about contributing to positive change to be part of their Youth Advisory Group.

The Challenging Justice Inequalities Project is funded by the Nuffield Foundation and aims to explore how the interactions between poverty, protected characteristics and inequalities shape children’s experience of justice in Scotland.

The Youth Advisory Group is a paid research opportunity for children and young people.  The Youth Advisory Group will play a central role in co-producing this research over the next 12 months. Specifically, the project are looking for 10 children aged 14-17 who have had justice experience and are passionate about contributing to positive change. Justice experience could range from being stopped and searched by the police, being referred to early and effective intervention, attending a children’s hearing/court for offending etc. No specific knowledge or skills are required, sessions will be inclusive and fun.

The Youth Advisory Group will work closely with a team to design, develop, and execute the project, which will ultimately involve up to 50 other children and young people.  Sessions will take place in Glasgow once or twice per month (evenings and weekends) for around 12 months. The group will be reimbursed (bank transfer/vouchers) for their time and involvement. The project has also been working with Young Scot and YouthLink regarding rewards, certification and SCQF credits for involvement.

A flyer for young people is available and you can find out more here (including a short video aimed at young people) or Instagram.

Youth Advisory Group Recruitment Flyer
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