Young people's experience of education and training from 15-24 years

Date: 16th October 2017
Category:

SQW, in partnership with Young Scot, was commissioned by the Scottish Government to co-design and deliver research into young people's experience of the education and training system in Scotland.

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Fostering a victim centred approach to hate crime In Scotland

Date: 16th October 2017
Category: General principles

Victim Support Scotland has produced this report to coincide with the independent review of hate crime legislation, which is currently being conducted by Lord Bracadale.

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Action for Children issue key recommendations for Scotland’s care system

Date: 16th October 2017
Category: Care Experienced children

A newly published report by Action for Children includes extensive feedback from care experienced young people in Scotland and makes four key recommendations for change to be implemented by the independent review in Scotland's care system.

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New research on child participation in research, policy and practice

Date: 16th October 2017
Category: Respect for the views of the child

"Promoting Children's Participation in Research, Policy and Practice" from Loughborough University explores how dialogue and engagement with children and young people has led to improvements in the way they are treated and understood.

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Incidence of child trafficking to the UK remains high and hidden

Date: 16th October 2017
Category: Children in situations of exploitation

Many children in the UK are being forced to work in cannabis factories and commit street crime, according to the NSPCC as it warns of the hidden toll of child slavery in the UK.

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Global study finds children are forced into gender roles in early adolescence

Date: 16th October 2017
Category: General principles

The Global Early Adolescent Study finds that girls are considered vulnerable and protected, while boys are set free to roam and explore, with lifelong consequences.

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UK Government responds to UPR recommendations

Date: 2nd October 2017
Category: Universal Periodic Review (UPR)

The UK Government has been criticised by human rights groups and the UN Human Rights Council for only supporting 42% of UPR recommendations.

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Improving RSHP education to tackle HIV

Date: 2nd October 2017
Category: Awareness-raising, Best interests of the child, Right to life, survival and development, Health and health services

HIV Scotland has called for compulsory Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) education to be taught in schools for fear that today's young people are missing out on vital information to prevent HIV.

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Stonewall UK School Report 2017

Date: 2nd October 2017
Category: Non-discrimination, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

'School Report 2017' is Stonewall's new research with the Centre for Family Research at the University of Cambridge into the experiences of over 3,700 lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) pupils in Britain's schools.

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New research on ethnic minority communities in the Children’s Hearing System

Date: 2nd October 2017
Category: General principles, Access to appropriate information, Child justice system

SCRA has produced a new research report 'An exploration of ethnic minority communities' understanding and awareness of child protection and the Children's Hearings System in Scotland'.

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