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David Black reflects on the contributions of young people at our recent learning event for sports governing bodies,
A Conversation about Children's Human Rights in Sport. Seven young people from two Governing Bodies (Scottish Disability Sport- SDS and Scottish Rugby - SR) supported the event by helping in its development and preparation and, on the day, welcoming delegates, supporting staff throughout and contributing as keynote speakers.

Law Officers Visit Scotland's first Bairns Hoose
Scotland's Lord Advocate and Solicitor General support calls for a consistent national roll out of Bairns Hoose

Children 1st launches crisis appeal
Urgent appeal launches as 1 in 4 children face poverty crisis

Learning Review into death of Amber Gibson
Amber Gibson Learning Review

Bairns Hoose Reception – Lady Dorrian, Lord Justice Clerk
On Tuesday 21st November we hosted a reception at the Scottish Parliament to share our work opening Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose with partners. This was a significant milestone in the collective effort to ensure that Scotland’s care, protection and justice systems do not cause further trauma to children and young people. Bairns Hoose offers hope, healing and recovery.