Incredibly proud to have presented at the Family Justice Council conference this evening on behalf of the Family Justice Young People’s Board. What more can you do to reduce the fear and uncertainty that many children and young people feel during proceedings??? #FJCEvents

The best thing I read about pupillage rejections was to think of them as chairs in a long line (think doctor’s surgery). You don’t know how many chairs are between you and the offer of pupillage at the end of the line, but each time you get a rejection, you move up one chair 1/2

Cafcass seeks four new external members to join the Research Advisory Committee cafcass.gov.uk/2021/05/11/caf…

How are children and young people informed about the recommendations you are making to the court? Looking forward to presenting at the Lancashire LFJB today with a particular focus on communicating with and listening to children and young people. #voiceofthechild

Katie Goldstraw (ULaw Manchester Rep) Although 2020-21 had its struggles, the Committee is testament to the resilience of Gray's Inn students. I valued meeting Bar students across the country and representing the student voice! Good luck to the new Committee! #AGISOverandOut

Congratulations to the Family Justice Young People’s Board who have published their first book - In Our Shoes. The book shares their unique experiences of the family justice system. Find out more here cafcass.gov.uk/2022/01/27/the…

FJYPB member Katie opens the launch. She says that the FJYPB hope the book will be in the hands and minds of all family justice professionals and provide an opportunity for learning and reflection.

Thank you to all the speakers who joined the FJYPB to launch their book this evening. Members are now sharing readings from the book. You can download the book and read their experiences here cafcass.gov.uk/family-justice…