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Advancing Children’s Rights in the Justice System in Perth and Kinross – Read more

A case study describing a funded project in Perth and Kinross to raise awareness among multi-agency professionals about the impact of the justice system on children and young people. It covers training delivered using the Prison Reform Trust’s Child Impact Assessment Toolkit, the involvement of young people in developing child-friendly resources, and the creation of guidance for multi-agency professionals.
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Implementing the Inverclyde Rights of the Child (IROC) Award – Read more

A case study describing Inverclyde Council’s development and implementation of the IROC Award, a recognition programme co-designed with children and young people to encourage organisations to embed children’s rights. It covers the award’s four standards, how children are involved in all stages of assessment, the training and charter requirements, and lessons for other organisations.
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Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment in East Lothian Council – Read more

A case study describing how East Lothian Council developed and embedded a Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) within its existing Integrated Impact Assessment framework. It covers the development of guidance and templates, a mandatory training module, screening processes, and the challenges of embedding children’s rights across non-traditional service areas such as transport and waste.
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Leadership in East Lothian – Read more

A case study describing how East Lothian Council’s Executive Director led a whole-organisation approach to embedding children’s rights, including establishing a UNCRC Working Group, appointing service-level Champions, conducting a self-assessment against the new legislation, and developing a corporate action plan. Useful for senior leaders seeking to drive children’s rights across all service areas.
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Integrated Impact Assessment by South Ayrshire Council – Read more

A short case study describing South Ayrshire Council’s development of an Integrated Impact Assessment tool that incorporates a Children’s Rights Impact Assessment alongside other cross-cutting agendas including child poverty and trauma-informed practice. A linked video provides further detail. Useful for councils looking to develop an integrated approach to impact assessments.
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Amplifying Youth Voice in Aberdeenshire – Read more

A case study describing Aberdeenshire Council’s programme to embed youth participation in decision-making, led by a dedicated project worker. It covers the rights-based approach to engaging young people on issues such as poverty, mental health, and inequalities; how young people shaped funding decisions and service delivery; and lessons for making decision-makers accountable to young people.
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Child-friendly Reporting in Argyll & Bute Council – Read more

A case study describing how Argyll and Bute Council worked with an illustrator to create a visual, accessible version of their UNCRC plan. It covers engagement with Rights Respecting Schools and the Youth Voice Group, how children’s feedback shaped the final design, and practical lessons about making rights reporting accessible to children and the wider community.
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Developing a Children’s Rights Plan in Dumfries and Galloway – Read more

A case study describing how Dumfries and Galloway Council and NHS Dumfries and Galloway jointly developed their 2020–23 Children’s Rights Report and Action Plan. It covers their governance approach, engagement with 771 children and young people, rights audits across services, and reflections on what a consistent approach to children’s rights requires.

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