Children & Families
This section of the website provides information for children and young people, and dedicated information for parents and carers whose children have been asked to attend a Hearing. Please click on the links to the left to get more information.
You can also click on the links at the bottom of this page to access PDF versions of SCRA's information leaflets:
Information for Children and Families when going to a Hearing: Gives details of what to expect when going to a Hearing. The leaflet is split into two sections: one written specifically for children and the other for parents and carers.
How it Works: A leaflet explaining how the Children’s Hearings System works, SCRA’s role and some key facts about the number of referrals received in 2005/06.
Information for Families now that a Supervision Requirement has been made: This leaflet contains a number of questions and answers relating to Supervision Requirements including what happens now, is it compulsory, how long will it last, can a review take place before a year has passed, can I appeal, where can I get more information?
Information for Families about Secure Accommodation: This leaflet includes guidance on when a Hearing makes a Supervision Requirement which includes an additional requirement that a child stays in Secure Accommodation. It contains information for families on what happens next, is it compulsory, how long it will last and can I appeal?
