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New research from ADR Scotland highlights a strong link between persistent child poverty and early youth offending. The study, which used data from the Growing Up in Scotland study, found that children who had offended by age 12 were significantly more likely to have lived in persistent poverty.
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The ADR UK Annual Report 2023 – 2024 gathered key developments from across the partnership. Here are some highlights from ADR Scotland.
A report from researchers at the Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research (SCADR) and the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection (CELCIS) has provided new insights into the experiences of children growing up in kinship care in Scotland. The study, the first of its kind, linked multiple data sources – including the Looked After Children Longitudinal dataset, health visit data, and child protection records – to explore the lives of more than 19,000 children in kinship care from 2008 to 2019. SCADR is part of ADR Scotland.
Researchers at ADR Scotland analysing temporary exclusions in Scottish secondary schools have uncovered significant variations across schools and council areas. These are influenced by demographic and socioeconomic factors.
Harriet Baird, Engagement Lead for ADR Scotland partner the Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research, discusses learnings from their children’s engagement pilot and, importantly, how to embed these across ADR UK.
