For this episode of Creative Conversations with CYCJ our guest was the excellent Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive of Community Justice Scotland. Across a relaxed conversation rich in ideas and expertise Fiona and Karyn explore:

- Youth Courts and problem-solving Sheriffs - The Youth Justice landscape in Scotland - Antisocial behaviour and the challenges facing children and young people today, including 'self-directed violence' - The Children's Care and Justice Bill, and Bail and Release Bill - The implementation gap, and why policy itself isn't always the issue - The transformational potential of Restorative Justice

This episode was recorded in late August 2023.

Relevant links:

- Karyn McCluskey Scotsman piece on the school violence summit and 'self-directed violence' amongst children and young people. - Karyn McCluskey and James Docherty join Darren McGarvey for his Common People podcast. - CYCJ Letter to ECYP Committee in Support of the Children's Care and Justice Bill - CYCJ on Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill - CYCJ Youth Court Blueprint - CYCJ Glasgow Youth Court report by Dr Aaron Brown and Dr Nina Vaswani

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