Type of service: Advocacy (general)

Service URL: http://www.dmac.btck.co.uk/ChildrensRightsProject

An independent generic advocacy project working within the West of Glasgow area. Works with children and young people and, where appropriate, in partnership with parents. It has existed in the community for over several years now and receives a significant number of referrals directly from young people, parents and statutory and voluntary agencies, sometimes in times of crisis or difficulty. The project has experience of working across a range of issues such as additional support for learning, education appeals, exclusions and placing requests, the Children's Hearing System, disabilities and generally any issues presented by, or on behalf of, a child or young person.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Covers: Glasgow City

Specialisms: Generic, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Other specialisms: Child protection, Education, Mental health