Completed PhD exploring transitions for res. care experienced children in Scotland. Experienced res. social work manager, mum, gran, mod etc. Living the dream!
Joined October 2016
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29 Aug 2024
Powerful speech from Lord Carloway. ‘We need to be brave and blaze the trail for others to come/follow’. I remember going for a job for that reason. We have to keep chipping away…
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29 Aug 2024
Looking forward to the day ahead after a beautiful walk through our fine capital
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24 Jul 2024
A wee taster of All or Nothing Experience at @paisleytownhall it's a cracking show for lovers of great live music, 6th September for this one. We would be delighted if you were able to join us for what promises to be a brilliant night @AONthemusical tx t-s.co/lnpp0
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18 Jul 2024
This morning, Fiona Dyer, our Director at the CYCJ, provided comments on the tragic death of Jonathan Beadle while in custody at #HMPYOIPolmont.
To hear Fiona's remarks, please use the link below and skip to the 2:05:55 mark in the recording: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00213…
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4 Jul 2024
Use your vote today
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4 Jul 2024
Please vote.
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4 Jul 2024
Diversion from Prosecution (DfP) offers huge benefits for accused individuals. It's a powerful reason for justice organisations, statutory bodies and political decision-makers to support its increased use.
Read more here: cycj.org.uk/wp-content/uploa…
#YouthJustice #DfP
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3 Jul 2024
Tomorrow, don’t just send a message.
Send a government.
Vote Labour.
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3 Jul 2024
Never forgive - Never forget.
#DontBuyTheSun
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3 Jul 2024
Everyone knows Labour are going to win the election, but if you’re feeling like there’s no point in voting as the outcome is a foregone conclusion, I’d like to draw your attention to something really radical that is on offer tomorrow: 1/8
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28 Jun 2024
What an eventful June it's been for us at CYCJ!
Our E-Bulletin offers insights into our activities.
Stay informed and empowered as we drive positive transformations in youth justice.
Read more: 👇👇 mailchi.mp/strath.ac.uk/cycj…
#CYCJ #YouthJustice #PositiveChange #CYCJUpdates
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18 Jun 2024
Remember watching him play back in the day. Sad news indeed ❤️
18 Jun 2024
Incredibly sad news to hear a true legend of the scottish game and of our great club. 😢😭💔
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18 Jun 2024
Incredibly sad news to hear a true legend of the scottish game and of our great club. 😢😭💔
18 Jun 2024
St Mirren Football Club is incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of our 1987 Scottish Cup winning captain Billy Abercromby who has passed at the age of 65.
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18 Jun 2024
We are very excited for our National Youth Justice Conference tomorrow!🥳
This will see the official launch of our Practice Guide for 2024. 📖A must read for all policy makers and practitioners with an interest in youth justice.
You can read it now for free👇
#YJConf24
13 Jun 2024
Our Practice Guide for 2024 is now ready!📢
It is essential reading for all involved in youth justice policy and practice. 📖
We will be highlighting each of the 17 chapters over the next four weeks and officially launch the guide at #YJConf24
cycj.org.uk/resource/youthju…
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10 Jun 2024
Congratulations to @BradKella17 who won @Channel4's competition, @ThePianoUK with his original piece, Ev & Frank, an ode to his foster parents. Brad came 1st out of 6 exceptional finalists, a credit to the Care Experienced community! You can watch the series on C4 catch-up.🎹❤️
9 Jun 2024
Brad performs his own composition in honour of his foster parents, Ev and Frank. #ThePiano
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To be able to vote in the General Election on 4 July, young people need to be registered, and will need photo ID - find out how to support young people you work with to get information before the deadline of 18 June electoralcommission.org.uk/v…
#GeneralElectionUK
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13 Jun 2024
🎉Speaker Announcement🎉
Thrilled to announce @cedricfoussard as a speaker at our conference next week!
An internationally renowned expert on child justice, Cedric works with @tdh_org and @with_initiative to amplify the voices of children globally #YJConf24 #CYCJ
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12 Jun 2024
Honoured to welcome Tom McNamara, Unit Head for Youth Justice and Children’s Hearings in the Scottish Government, to our conference next week!
With over a decade of experience, his insights into youth justice policy are invaluable.
#YJConf24 #YouthJustice
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