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Improving services for vulnerable children
23 Jan 2008
A single national body is to be established bringing together the various bodies involved in supporting, organising and delivering the Children's Hearings system, to improve the support given to vulnerable young people across Scotland.
Minister for Children and Early Years Adam Ingram said:
"Bringing together the work of the Children's Reporter service, the delivery and administration of Children's Hearings and the recruitment, training and support provided to Panel members into one body will ensure a stronger, more consistent service and better delivery across the country."
While there will be national co-ordination of the Children's Hearings system, local delivery, links with local communities and the vital role of volunteer Panel members will all be preserved, through Scotland's unique approach to care and justice for children and young people.
The Scottish Government will work closely with stakeholders to develop detailed proposals on which to consult more widely and will take the necessary steps, including bringing forward any legislative proposals, to give effect to this.