Centre for Youth & Criminal Justice

The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) will be hosting a two day In-person START:AV training on Thursday 27th & Friday 28th August 2026. (9.30 am – 4.30 pm each day).

This training is specifically for professionals who conduct assessments in relation to high-risk behaviours displayed by, or experienced by, children and young people.

The 2026 Youth Justice Conference, delivered in partnership with the Scottish Government and the National Youth Justice Advisory Group, will take place in Stirling on the 17th and 18th June 2026.  This year’s theme is Diversity, Inequality, and Justice.

Keynote speakers will include Luke Billingham and Claire Allely, supported by expert panels. They will examine some of the key structural, social and systemic challenges that impact on how children in conflict with the law experience the justice system, drawing on Scottish and UK wide evidence and practice experience.

This event is a significant opportunity to network, be inspired, and learn from experts in the field through a blend of plenary sessions, workshops, and stalls.

Book early, to avoid disappointment!

The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) will be hosting a two-day CARM training in person on 19th and 20th November (9.30am –4.30pm each day). 

This course has been developed to assist those working with young people under 18 to explore the use of risk assessment and risk management planning with young people whose behaviours are considered to present with  “serious risk of harm”. Over two days, practitioners will put into practice the use of skills which help guide assessment, intervention and management of cases. These include: risk factor identification, risk formulation, scenario planning and risk management planning. The course aims to place in a practice context the guidance from FRAME and the appended Care and Risk Management guidance, whilst also defining the interface with GIRFEC, Child Protection, and MAPPA.
 
Day 1 

• Framework for Risk Assessment Management and Evaluation (FRAME) & Care And Risk Management (CARM) requirements   
  •    THE POLICY AND GUIDANCE BACKDROP TO CARM 
  •    WHAT’S CHANGED  
• Risk Practice with Children
  •    RIGHTS IN RISK PRACTICE  
  •    THE 5 FRAME STANDARDS 
  •    RISK ASSESSMENT & FORMULATION 

Day 2

• FRAME Standards continued  
  •    PLANNING & RESPONDING TO CHANGE 
  •    RISK MANAGEMENT MEASURES  
  •    PARTNERSHIP WORKING 
  •    QUALITY ASSURANCE  
• CARM Process 
  •    REQUIREMENTS  
  •    WHAT MEANS FOR PRACTITIONERS?  
• DISCUSSION  
  •    WHAT DO YOU NEED NOW?