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

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.