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Together's Publications

 

Reports and Submissions

State of Children's Rights in Scotland 2011

The report provides a non-government perspective on the extent to which children in Scotland are able to enjoy their rights enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It reflects on the progress made over the past year since the publication of Together's 2010 State of Children's Rights report, discussing what progress has been made and where further efforts are needed.

The report was compiled and produced by Together following wide consultation with children's organisations across Scotland. The consultation involved gathering views and opinions from over 250 professionals working with and for children through seminars held in Ayr, Inverness, Aberdeen, the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh. This was followed by an online survey completed by sixty-one children's organisations working across a wide range of issues including mental health and wellbeing, disability, additional support needs, asylum and domestic abuse.

The State of Children's Rights report 2011 is a culmination of the feedback received throughout the consultation alongside further desk research into issues that were highlighted as being of particular priority.

State of Children's Rights in Scotland (2011)

 

State of Children's Rights in Scotland 2010

This report provides a non-governmental perspective on the progress made in Scotland towards implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It particularly looks at the progress made since the launch of the Scottish Government's UNCRC action plan, Do the Right Thing, in September 2009. Combining research, experience and data from nearly 60 children's organisations, it explores the key success and difficulties experienced in enabling children and young people to enjoy the rights enshrined in the UNCRC. It also provides recommendations as to how further progress can be made.

State of Children's Rights in Scotland (2010)

 

SACR Concluding Observations Response

Our response to the Scottish Government document, Improving the lives of Children in Scotland - are we there yet? In offering comment, we focus on the specific question related to the priorities for action for the Scottish Government with some additional comment on matters that are already under consideration.

SACR Concluding Observations Response (2009)

 

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child - Implications for Scotland 2008 - 2014 (2008)

This report is the product of research and analysis of the 2008 Concluding Observations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, and identifies the implications for Scottish Government, UK Government, local authorities and key public authorities such as health in Scotland. This report is also directed at the media which has been identified by the UN as a key agent in demonising children so can play a significant role in generating a correct and fair understanding of Scotland's 1 million children.

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child - Implications for Scotland 2008 - 2014 (2008)

 

Review of SPCB Supported Bodies - Evidence to ad hoc Committee

Our response to the review of the role of the office of the Scottish Commissioner for Children and Young People.

Review of SPCB Supported Bodies - Evidence to ad hoc Committee

 

NGO Alternative Report Scotland (2008)

This report, our submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child as part of the 2008 reporting process, was informed by consultation with a wide range of NGOs in Scotland. It highlights areas of concern and makes a number of recommendations for the Scottish and UK Governments.

NGO Alternative Report Scotland (2008)

 

 

Resources

The Recruitment Pack (2005)

The purpose of this pack is to help you consider how to develop and deliver a commitment to participation by involving children and young people in the recruitment and selection of staff. It is for anyone who works with, or in the interests of, children and young people. You may be a youth worker, teacher, human resources officer, local authority worker, manager, community worker, facilitator or part of an organisation working with children and young people. It will be of relevance to you if you have involved children and young people in recruitment before, but also if you are thinking about it and need some help to get going. The recruitment pack will help convince and confirm that young people's involvement is positive and meaningful and has benefits to organisations, young people and candidates.

The Recruitment Pack (2005)

 

 

Business Documents

Business Plan (2009)

The business plan for the Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights outlining the aims and activities for 2009-2012.

Business Plan (2009)

 

Future Structure for NGO Monitoring of the UNCRC in Scotland (2008)

This report was commissioned by the Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights (SACR) to identify how the NGO sector in Scotland can effectively contribute to the monitoring of children's human rights. It was commissioned as the UK Hearing on compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was taking place and was undertaken as the Concluding Observations from that Hearing were published. This Report is therefore informed by the reaction to the COs from Government, NGOs and public sector agencies. It includes an overview of current arrangements for monitoring the CRC in Scotland, an examination of the potential of child rights indicators as a monitoring tool, an analysis of the Government and SCCYP's role and recommendations for a future SACR structure.

Future Structure for NGO Monitoring of the UNCRC in Scotland (2008)

 

Memorandum and Articles (1999)

The Memorandum of Association of the Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights (known as Together) shows the Company name, that it is registered in Scotland and our purpose. The Articles of Association describe the rules that the Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights follows for running the charity.

Memorandum and Articles (1999)