🗓️ Don't miss out! @Hodges_HR presentation on juvenile justice is in progress at EUROCRIM2023. Stay connected for thought-provoking discussions. #YouthEmpowerment #eurocrim2023 2:00 to 3:15pm, First Floor Find out more here: tinyurl.com/25y2vyld

Hear Jonathan Scourfield's (Jonathan Scourfield) recent conversation with Faculti, in which he discusses the Flying Start early years programme and child welfare intervention rates within certain areas of Wales. faculti.net/are-child-welf… #ResearchWales #FlyingStartWales #WelshGov

Thanks to those who have donated so far! Donating early means we can start buying gifts a couple of months before Christmas when the money goes a little further.

Massive thank you to Andi Brierley for his discussion of our ADR UK policy briefing published last week. Claire Fitzpatrick and I wanted the briefing to highlight system failures, as opposed to individual-level issues, and to reiterate that over-representation is not inevitable.

Find out more about this event Ceryn evans Swansea University 👀🔽

New paper! Prisoners with neurodisability were more likely to have been excluded from school, and to have their convictions at a younger age. This matters - being convicted at a younger age means greater risk of becoming entrenched in the system. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Colleagues from Cardiff SOCSI and beyond, join us to raise money for Christmas gifts for young people, and also to have some festive fun. Bring last year's Christmas jumpers and swap for something different. Buy a raffle ticket. Bid on an auction item. Or just come to say hi!

The @WalesHrcypObs would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Ann Skelton UNChildRights for delivering such a powerful and thought-provoking annual lecture. We also thank everyone who attended online; a copy of the video + transcription will be available in due course.

Please see blog from me & Simon Hoffman on promoting a #ChildRights approach to #EndChildPoverty – we need more transparency on budgets & more accountability from duty bearers, demonstrating that ending child poverty & fulfilling #ChildRights, are obligations that must be met.👇

🧒📊 Our updated statistical briefing on care experienced children in Wales includes data on: ➡️ the numbers of children ➡️ their experiences in care ➡️ the care system and spending . 👉tinyurl.com/2r74b8dd (1/5)🧵

‘Call to arms’ fellow Government Analysis Function Government Social Research (GSR) & analysts/evaluators more widely - admin data is a resource - ADR UK is leading use of it for public good - thanks for covering Social Research Assn Research Matters magazine - let’s all try to do more to advocate / use, & improve lives

Helen Hodges - hairy caterpillars, social services policy, Liverpool and lambrini, children in data #welshcrucible #crucible24 Cardiff University

Good to see this question was asked by Janet Daby MP. Remand is hugely problematic. If children on custodial remand were released and alternatives put in place, children’s custody numbers would nearly halve Centre for Young Lives MetroPolis

🎉 Today, we'd like to celebrate the incredible impact of CASCADE Voices! Their insights and experiences have shaped our research and inspired change in children's social care. Learn more about them here: cascadewales.org/10-years-of-ca… #PublicInvolvement #CASCADE10 Voices from Care Cymru

Time for round 2, this time in gorgeous Bangor! We're are catching up on what our fabulous bunch have gotten up to in the time since lab 1 - it's only been the weeks, but they've done one hell of a lot! Bangor University #crucible24 #welshcrucible

Thank you for your great infographic Future Youth Impact. Children's issues & concerns must not be made invisible due to their inability to vote - we also urge all parties to listen to children & prioritise realising their rights. #UNCRC #ChildRights 👇👇

Speed collaboration in practice! #crucible24 #welshcrucible Aberystwyth University Bangor University Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff University Swansea University University of South Wales HEFCW | CCAUC

Rounding out of first day we are thrilled to be joined by Mike Allen 👨‍🔬 to discuss working across sectors and having good ideas University of Exeter Seaweed Generation #welshcrucible #crucible24