New briefing and report: the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people aged 10-17

Date: 23rd April 2021
Category: Mental health, COVID-19

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Just under 1 million food parcels given to children last year

Date: 23rd April 2021
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

COVID-19 has led to an increase in food insecurity for many and latest Trussell Trust figures show that the past year has seen a 33% increase in need for food banks.

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New tool: Positive discipline and alternatives to corporal punishment of children

Date: 23rd April 2021
Category: UN Convention Against Torture (CAT), Equal protection from violence

Commissioned by the Convention Against Torture Initiative , Child Rights Connect has developed a new Implementation Tool Publication on ‘Positive Discipline and Alternatives to Corporal Punishment of Children.’ The tool aims to answer questions and guide States and other stakeholders on what positive discipline looks like, as well as helping them better understand and implement their international human rights obligations.

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Together's recruiting a Development Manager (UNCRC implementation)

Date: 14th April 2021
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We are seeking to recruit a Development Manager (UNCRC implementation), who will contribute to Together’s mission to inspire and enable everyone in Scotland to put children and young people’s human rights at the heart of everything they do in line with the Strategic Plan. The role will:

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UK Government challenges children's rights bill

Date: 13th April 2021
Category: Incorporation

The UK Government has decided to refer the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill to the Supreme Court on the basis that some aspects may exceed the powers of the Scottish Parliament.

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Together joins campaign to end young parent penalty

Date: 8th April 2021
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The campaign, led by One Parent Families Scotland, aims to end benefits-related discrimination against single parents younger than 25.

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The Promise publishes ‘The Plan’ for 2021-24

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Following on from the Independent Care Review, ‘The Plan’ sets out key areas organisations must focus on to create a Scotland where the most vulnerable children feel loved, respected, listened to and heard in decisions that affect them.

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Financial redress scheme for survivors of historical child abuse approved

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Protection from abuse or neglect

Survivors of historical child abuse in care will be able to apply for financial redress, via a scheme that will be set up under the Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act.

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Scottish Government report shows child poverty gradually rising

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Child poverty

The report addresses poverty and income inequality from 2017-20, including a summary on child poverty.

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Thousands of children affected by parental imprisonment haven’t seen parents for a year

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Children of prisoners

Families Outside has highlighted new research into the impact of the pandemic on prison visits, calling for a clear roadmap for their reintroduction as Scotland emerges from lockdown.

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