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Modern Studies - Advanced Higher
An Introduction to the Children's
Hearings System
History - the Milestones
The Legal Framework
The Fundamental Principles
The Children's Hearings
Process
Key People in the Children's
Hearings System
Glossary
Youth Justice: Focus on other
Countries
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Essay Questions
Case Study
Advanced Higher - Theme: Law and Order and
Research Methods
Teachers' sheet
The materials provided for Advanced Higher Modern
Studies students supply detailed information about the
Children's Hearings system.
The history of the system, the legal framework and the
principles on which it is based are outlined.
The Children's Hearings system process is explained and
information provided relating to the key people who work
within the system.
An introduction to youth justice systems in England and
Wales, Canada and New Zealand present a starting point for
an individual comparative study.
The student activities will enable students to interpret
data and draw conclusions, and to become more familiar with
the role of Safeguarder and Legal Representative.
The essay questions will provide students who may wish
to use the Children's Hearings system as a dissertation
topic with starting points for their investigation.
The case of Jonathan Gibb provides a full set of case
papers and reports as provided to panel members. It
demonstrates a typical care and protection referral and can
be used as the basis for a mock hearing.
For students who would like more information about the
Children's Hearings system the following web site will be
of use:
www.childrens-hearings.co.uk
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