Children's hearings redesign - Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) and restorative justice - Scottish Government consultations

Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) and restorative justice

We are seeking views on the operation of Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) and restorative justice services, and how they may appropriately interact with children’s hearings, require careful consideration. (See section 8.12 of the consultation document)

78. Is it appropriate for children’s hearings to defer their decision in order for Family Group Decision Making or restorative justice processes to be offered, or to take place?

Yes No

Please explain your answer

79. What other ways could consideration of these processes feature in the redesigned hearings system?

Please give us your views