In Episode 4 of ‘Creative Conversations with CYCJ’ Fiona Dyer is joined by Fiona McFarlane, Head of Public Affairs at The Promise.

Across an inspiring, wide-ranging conversation the two explore the legacy of the Independent Care Review, Plan 21 – 24, the progress of the Children’s Hearings System Working Group and the need to combine consultation and co-creation with tangible action. This episode of Creative Conversations with CYCJ was released in Nov 2022.

Episode 3 of 'Creative Conversations with CYCJ' features Scotland's Director-General (Education and Justice) Joe Griffin in conversation with CYCJ Director Fiona Dyer, discussing the Children’s Care and Justice Bill, Keeping The Promise, and Scotland’s progress in becoming a rights-respecting nation.. This episode was first released in October 2022.

Before becoming Director-General in February 2021, Joe built an impressive and diverse career within the Scottish Government, including roles in justice, safer communities, children and families, equality and diversity. Prior to this, Joe was a diplomat at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office which included postings to New York and Paris. He is also co-convenor of the Race Equality Network.

Join CYCJ's Ross Gibson and Ruth Kerracher for a chat about participation, lived experience, and youth justice in Scotland. This episode of Creative Conversations with CYCJ was recorded in May 2022.