"Can you help fix the cracks in a child's life?", 01/09/10 [S]

A new campaign to recruit Children's Panel members has been launched by the Minister for Children and Early Years, Adam Ingram.

Mr Ingram said:

"We're strengthening key aspects of the hearings system through the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Bill. But we're maintaining the vital role of panel members, who are best placed to make decisions for children and young people in our communities.

"Members don't need specialist skills, simply commitment, and the capacity to care about, and communicate with, children and families. Interest in taking part remains high but we still need members of our communities to volunteer".

This year's campaign runs from September 1 to October 1 and aims to generate over 400 successful applications from the right type of individual - a person who can make the commitment and has a strong desire to help improve the life of a child.

For full details see the Scottish Government news release.

Further Information

Children's Panel recruitment

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