Needs not Deeds - An introduction to children in conflict with the law and the systems they may encounter

Improving Children's Futures
Friday 20 May 2022, 9.30am-12.30pm

Webinar

Session aims:

  • Consider what a “child” is under legislation and impact for those in conflict with the law
  • Brain maturation for our children in conflict with the law – an introduction
  • Why some children more likely to be in conflict with the law than others
  • Importance of language and trauma informed/responsive approaches to children in conflict with the law
  • Increase awareness of key stages in the justice system for workers and actions to take
  • Consider children's rights and how we maintain these throughout a child's journey
  • How we can ensure children in conflict with the law have rights respecting contact with the justice system
  • Share resources available for working with children in conflict with the law

 

To secure your place please email JuliaMilne2@aberdeencity.gov.uk with “Needs not Deeds” and the date of the session you want to attend in the subject line.