Vision statement eight: “Scotland must stop locking up children who have often experienced the failures of the state in the provision of their care.
The number of young people entering young offenders’ institutions decreases.
Number of referrals to the children’s reporter on offence grounds
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,701 |
| 2020 | 2,840 |
Notes
Reporting period: 2022-2023
Expanded Content
Both referrals overall and those made on offence grounds are currently decreasing.