All relevant evidence will be considered, analysed and used as appropriate including during hearings, when preparing findings, preparing interim reports and when preparing the final report and recommendations.
Some readers may find parts of the evidence upsetting or distressing.
Evidences list
Research Reports
The Legislative and Regulatory Framework
Legislative background to the treatment of children and young people living apart from their parents
Report for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Research Reports
The Knowledge and Definition of Child Abuse within Scottish Office Departments, 1945-74: Report for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Author: Levitt, I.
Research Reports
Abuse in foster care: a review of the research
Authors: Biehal, N. and Grant, M.
Research Reports
The Historic System to Protect and Prevent the Abuse of Children in Care in Scotland, 1948-1995
Authors: Abrams, L. and Fleming, L.
Research Reports
Student Experience of Scottish Boarding Schools, 1970s-1990s
Author: Paterson, L.
Research Reports
Child Abuse and Scottish Children Sent Overseas through Child Migration Schemes Report - Executive Summary
Authors: Constantine, S.; Harper, M. and Lynch, G.
Research Reports
QAB Case Study Research Reports - Quarrier Homes: 1930s-1990s
Report for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Research Reports
QAB Case Study Research Reports - Aberlour Orphanage & Aberlour Child Care Trust: 1930s to 1990s
Report for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry