New interview model for vulnerable child victims and witnesses
Social work staff and police officers will work together in a ground-breaking new approach to interviews for vulnerable child victims and witnesses.
The new Scottish Child Interview Model, developed by local authorities and Police Scotland in a series of pilot projects, aims to protect children and reduce stress when recounting their experiences.
The Scottish Government is [...]
Children sexually abused in care of Benedictine monks of Fort Augustus Abbey
Children in residential care institutions run by the Benedictine monks of Fort Augustus Abbey between 1948 and 1991 suffered sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has found.
Witnesses gave evidence about children having been abused when in the care of Benedictine monks at both Carlekemp (CK) Priory School, North Berwick, and [...]
Funding announced to improve access to CAMHS in Scotland
Funding of £10.83 million has been dedicated to improving access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Scotland.
The cash has been announced to improve access to CAMHS for the rest of this year to support children and young people with mental health problems and neuro-developmental support needs.
Mental Wellbeing and Social Care Minister Kevin [...]
Children experiencing or witnessing abuse to receive co-ordinated child-centred approach
Children and young people who are victims or witnesses to abuse or violence will have access to a ‘Bairns’ Hoose’ by 2025, the Scottish government has announced.
Bairns’ Hoose – based on an Icelandic model - will bring together services in a ‘four rooms’ approach with child protection, health, justice and recovery services all made [...]
Scottish government announces fund to prevent children going into care
A £500 million fund has been announced by the Scottish government designed to keep families together and prevent children being taken into care.
The Whole Family Wellbeing Fund aims to significantly reduce the number of children and young people in care by 2030 by helping families to overcome challenges before they reach crisis point.
Deputy First [...]
One in six children have probable mental health problem, up from one in nine in 2017
Children and young people’s mental health has worsened considerably since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK, official NHS data has shown.
In 2017, one in nine children aged between six and 16-years old had a probable mental health problem, but this has risen to one in six in 2021. In 17-19 year olds, one in [...]
