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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Making age assurance work for children online

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Age assurances are methods to differentiate the age or age-range of an online user. This new report ‘But how do they know it is a child?’ examines the common approaches to age assurance, including their strengths, weaknesses and sets out the common standards that must underpin widespread adoption.

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Volunteer opportunity to become a peer supporter

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Diabetes Scotland is looking for young people aged 18-24 with type 1 diabetes to assist in deivering youth peer support projects.

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EU children at risk of becoming ‘undocumented’

Date: 8th April 2021
Category:

The Children’s Society has expressed concerns at the low number of care-experienced children registering under the EU Settlement Scheme.

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Take part in the International Care Experienced Day of Remembrance

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

Take part in first ever International Care Experienced Day of Remembrance, on 30 th April 2021 as part of Care Experienced History Month.

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EU Child Guarantee and Children's Rights Strategy launched

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

These two EU instruments set a clear framework for action by EU countries and institutions, to respect, protect and fulfil children’s rights, across all levels of government.

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Learning and lesson plans for Care Experienced History Month

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

Introduce children and young people to different types of care today and explore the history of Care Experienced people using these lesson plans. These plans are accompanied by teacher support packs to help facilitate conversations and to provide details of support available to children with Care Experience.

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Parties commit to Barnahus model ahead of Scottish Parliament election

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Both Scottish Liberal Democrats and Scottish National Party have shared commitments in campaign speeches to adopt a form of the ‘Barnahus’ model to Scotland’s own justice system.

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