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Children 1st joins international partners to support child victims of online sexual harm
Children 1st are working with six international partners to develop best practice approaches to support child victims of online sexual harm.
Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform – Comment for Debate
Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform – Comment for Debate
Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children 1st said: “The victims, witnesses and justice reform bill can be a constructive step forward for children and families, paving the way for more resources, fewer delays more support and a reduction in traumatic experiences that we continue to see far too often in our services.
Children 1st statement on HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland domestic abuse report
Children 1st has welcomed the publication of report from HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland on how domestic abuse cases...
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
Children 1st Statement on Amber Gibson Learning Review
Statement from Mary Glasgow
Children 1st welcome the passage of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
Children 1st has welcomed the passage of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament today.
Glasgow Child Abuse Trial Verdict
Comment on Glasgow Child Abuse Trial Verdict
Programme for Government 2023
Children 1st urge the Scottish Government to build on today's Programme for Government commitments to keep the Promise
Scotland's first Bairns Hoose opens
Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose opens to offer children who experience abuse and violence all the support they need under one roof – thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery
Children 1st response to UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill update
Responding to the news that the Scottish Government will present amendments to the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill “as soon as...
National Bairns Hoose Standards
Following the publication of the National Bairns Hoose Standards for Scotland Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive at Children 1st, commented: "The...
Children 1st response to Children’s Hearing System Redesign Proposals
'Responding to the publication of the Hearing System Working Group's report 'Hearings for Children', Chief Executive of Children 1st Mary Glasgow commented:
“This Hearings for Children report is a welcome and significant step towards keeping the Promise, and the result of careful and considered work by Sheriff Mackie and the Hearing System Working Group. Children 1st are pleased to have contributed to this work.
Hope King Charles will prioritise children in his work
On his coronation Children 1st wish His Majesty well and express hope he will prioritise children in his work.
Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill needs to take more account of children
The Bill needs to take more account of specific needs of children and young people
Children 1st responds to First Minister's Priorities
“It is disappointing that the First Minister has missed the opportunity to clearly re-state the Scottish Government’s intent to deliver access to a Bairns Hoose for every child and young person that is a victim or witness of crime.
Children 1st welcomes University of Edinburgh report demonstrating the need for Bairns Hoose across Scotland
Children 1st has welcomed an independent report by social work researchers at the University of Edinburgh which examines the views...
Register now for Children 1st’s Family Group Decision Making training
Children 1st, in partnership with Robert Gordon University is offering in-person comprehensive SCQF level 9 certified training in Family Group...
Blue Rose Code protest single Thirteen Years to raise funds for Children 1st
A protest song about the poverty faced by children in Scotland and across the UK is set to be released by musician Blue Rose Code, with all proceeds to be donated to Children 1st.
Help us give families in Moray and East Lothian a warm welcome
Children 1st has launched two Crowdfunders so that we can help keep families warm and supported through the end of...
Our response to the First Minister's decision to resign
Responding to the announcement that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is resigning, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive at Children 1st said: “As...
A wholehearted commitment to keep the Promise.
With the anniversary of the publication of the Independent Care Review, known as ‘The Promise’ on 5th February, Mary Glasgow,...
Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose will open next year.
We are on track to deliver Scotland’s first ‘Barnahus’ – a single location alternative to courts, social work offices and...