Information Leaflets

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.

How it Works (167 kb)

Information for Children & Families - when going to a Hearing

This leaflet is to help anyone who has been asked to attend a Hearing. It includes information for children about what a Hearing is, who will be there, what will be discussed and what decisions can be made. For families it includes information on how the Children’s Hearings System works.

Information for Children & Families (96 kb)

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?

Supervision Requirement leaflet (756 kb)

Information for Families about Secure Accommodation
This leaflet includes guidance on what happens when a Hearing makes a Supervision Requirement which includes an additional requirement that the child stays in Secure Accommodation. It includes information for families on what happens next, is it compulsory, how long will it last and can I appeal.

Secure Accommodation leaflet (389 kb)

SCRA Briefing Pack

SCRA’s Briefing Pack is a suite of Fact Sheets that cover a wide range of subjects from Child Protection  to Youth Offending. Each Fact Sheet contains facts, figures and information about the relevant subject. Please click on the links below to access each Briefing Sheet.

SCRA Briefing Pack (551 kb)

1. The Children’s Hearings System

 

The Children's Hearings System Fact Sheet (216 kb)

2. Children Referred to the Reporter

 

Children Referred to the Reporter Fact Sheet (185 kb)

3. Child Protection

 

Child Protection Fact Sheet (194 kb)

4. High Risk Young Offenders

 

High Risk Young Offenders Fact Sheet (187 kb)

5. Victims of Youth Crime

 

Victims of Youth Crime Fact Sheet (185 kb)

6. Child Deprivation

 

Child Deprivation Fact Sheet (228 kb)

7. Alcohol and Drugs

 

Alcohol and Drugs Fact Sheet (154 kb)

8. Early Intervention GIRFEC

 

Early Intervention GIRFEC Fact Sheet (165 kb)

9.  Mental Health

 

Mental Health Fact Sheet (186 kb)

10.  Children and Families Survey

 

Children and Families Survey Fact Sheet (168 kb)

11. Secure Care

 

Secure Care Fact Sheet (209 kb)

12. Youth Offending

 

Youth Offending Fact Sheet (211 kb)

13. Early Years

 

Early Years Fact Sheet (253 kb)

Victims of Youth Crime

Step-by-step information about the Children’s Hearings System for victims of youth crime.

Victims of Youth Crime Leaflet (282 kb)

Information for Victims of Youth Crime

Advice on where to get helpful information and advice if you have been affected by a crime committed by a young person.

Information for Victims of Youth Crime Leaflet (176 kb)

SCRA Victim Strategy

 

SCRA's Victim Strategy (467 kb)