Practice tips on domestic violence-informed support

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

The Safe and Together Institute has put together domestic violence-informed practice observations and tips from the front line of the pandemic. The resource is aimed at practitioners offering support and guidance during the pandemic.

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Idea pack for LGBT+ History Month

Date: 13th January 2021
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author: LGBT Youth Scotland

LGBT+ History Month kicks off on 1 st February 2020. This idea pack puts together creative ideas of how to develop online content and events to learn about and celebrate LGBT+ rights, and civil rights movements.

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The rights of child human rights defenders: implementation guide

Date: 9th December 2020
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Training, Respect for the views of the child
Author: Child Rights Connect

This guide aims to help child human rights defenders undertake activities to defend human rights in conditions where they feel respected and empowered.

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Learning for Sustainability – resource hub launched

Date: 22nd September 2020
Category: Access to appropriate information, Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

YouthLink Scotland has created a resource hub for youth workers and young people to advance climate emergency issues in communities across Scotland.

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Understanding Scottish Government’s new guidance on when children and young people should wear face coverings

Date: 4th September 2020
Category: Health and health services, Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author: Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People

This resource answers commonly asked questions in relation to Scottish Government’s new face coverings guidance, that has been implemented from 31 st August 2020.

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Children in Scotland’s latest magazine issue: ‘The Road to Renewal’

Date: 21st August 2020
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author: Children in Scotland

In the August/September 2020 edition, Children in Scotland reflects on some of the lessons learned from the last few months and how these lessons can help shape society as Scotland recovers from COVID-19.

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#PowerOfYouth campaign resources for young people to get support, take action, be heard and celebrate efforts

Date: 25th June 2020
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, General measures of implementation
Author:

The #PowerOfYouth campaign is a nationwide collaborative effort, which aims to recognise young people for their efforts, empower more young people to make a difference and give opportunities for young people to shape their future. This site is curated by young people, for young people, offering resources to get support, take action, be heard and celebrate their efforts.

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Resources to address children’s fears about returning to school and to learn about the Black Lives Matter movement

Date: 11th June 2020
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

These resources support communication and understanding of the Black Lives Matter movement and alleviate children and young people’s nerves about returning to school in the context of COVID-19. The resources are in the form of visuals, which are easy to process and understand for many.

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Fact sheets about the Children’s Hearings System

Date: 7th October 2019
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities
Author: Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration

Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) has reviewed and updated a range of fact sheets about the Children’s Hearings System.

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Children’s views and experiences of their participation in justice

Date: 14th August 2019
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author: Children and Young People's Centre for Justice

CYCJ has produced a literature review considering children’s views and experiences of their participation in justice.

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