Parents needed on Scottish children's panels
Tuesday, 02 September 2008
Adults across Scotland are being urged to help improve the outlook for children who have been neglected or abused by getting involved in children's panels.
Children's minister Adam Ingram made the call for more children's panel members on 1 September.
Children in Scotland are referred to a children's hearing where compulsory measures of supervision are thought to be needed.
A children's hearing is a lay tribunal of three panel members. The child, parents or carers and relevant professionals all normally attend the hearing and take part in the discussion. The children's hearing considers and makes decisions on the measures required to best meet the needs of the child or young person before them.
Ingram said: “By listening to children who have been neglected, abused or have fallen foul of the law and ensuring support is in place early we can improve the future outlook for them, and for Scotland as a whole.”
Around 550 volunteers are needed across Scotland.
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