Date: 1st May 2006
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Scottish Government

A publication to address the issues for children and young people affected by parental substance misuse.

Date: 1st March 2006
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Aberlour Child Care Trust

This is the report of the debate of the Think Tank brought together by Aberlour, in partnership with the Drug Action Team Association, to examine and debate responses to children affected by parental drug and alcohol use.

Date: 4th April 2005
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Children in situations of exploitation
Author: Barnardo's Scotland

This report provides an account of a study of sexual exploitation of lookedafter and accommodated young people in and around the Glasgow area. Thefieldwork for the study was carried out from December 2004 to mid-February 2005. The study consists of a sample of 28 young people.

Date: 3rd January 2005
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Equal protection from violence, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)

Checkpoints for young people are designed to ensure the involvement of school students and provide a channel of communication to the home. They have been used successfully to improve behaviour in schools, increasing the effectiveness of students' learning.

Date: 3rd January 2005
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Equal protection from violence, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)

The Checkpoints are based on many suggestions made by young people and can be used as a guide towards a safer and happier school life.

Date: 3rd March 2003
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Respect for the views of the child
Author: ChildLine

In a seminal piece of research, the Thomas Coram Research Unit of the Institute of Education asked children and young people what they think should be done to reduce bullying.

Date: 1st January 2002
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Scottish Government

Report presenting the findings and recommendations of a review of child protection practice which was carried out across Scotland.

Date: 1st January 2002
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Aberlour Child Care Trust

The circumstances and experiences of young people under the age of 16 who run away or are forced to leave their homes has been the subject of increased concern in recent years.

Date: 3rd December 2001
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Aberlour Child Care Trust

A report highlighting findings from a research study about the views of looked after young people and their access to education. The report provides an opportunity to listen to the voices of the looked after and excluded.