Case Studies
The Inclusion Ambassadors are a group of secondary-aged pupils who have a range of additional support needs and attend a variety of educational provision across Scotland.
The Rights Detectives are six children and young people aged 11-17 from across Scotland. They form one of three ‘Lived Experience Boards’ set up by Scottish Government who are helping to shape a new human rights law.
In developing the Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill, the Scottish Government worked with members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP), young offenders in Polmont, school pupils, children in secure care, looked after children, children involved in minor offending, vulnerable girls and young women, and child victims.
Haggeye is a campaign group for blind and partially sighted young people, aged 16-27, living in Scotland. The members come together to discuss the issues that matter most to them and work with decision makers to influence change.
The Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships Project brought together 32 passionate Care Experienced people to co-design refreshed workforce guidance for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC) Health Board on sexual health and healthy relationships.
#IWill has grown and developed to now be an active movement comprised of over 1000 organisations and over 700 young people across the UK.
The HistoricScot Youth Forum was established in 2020 and aimed at increasing youth engagement and connection to heritage as well as actively involving young people in decision-making throughout Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
The Trans Rights Youth Commission is a group on young trans people aged 13-25 who take action on trans rights in Scotland.
The Youth Ethics Advisory Panel (YEAP) aims to ensure that young people’s voices are heard as part of Police Scotland’s Ethics Advisory Structure.