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Youth Work News
8 January 2009
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Latest news, analysis and opinion from the youth work field, including youth service developments, outdoor activities, participation, and targeted support.
Volunteers not put off by criminal checks
Nine out of ten people are in favour of criminal record checks for those working or volunteering with children, according to research carried out for the Criminal Records Bureau.Projects share 46 million pounds of funding
Projects that support young people with facial disfigurements and help young people tackle crime are among those sharing more than 46 million pounds of government funding.Young Muslims urge government to condemn Israeli attacks
A group set up to advise the government on the concerns of young Muslims has written to the Prime Minister asking him to condemn the Israeli government's attacks on Gaza as "violent extremism".Young Muslims urge government to condemn Israeli attacks
A group set up to advise the government on the concerns of young Muslims has written to the Prime Minister asking him to condemn the Israeli government's attacks on Gaza...
CWDC launches youth work apprenticeship survey
The body charged with developing the children's workforce is consulting practitioners on the development of a youth work apprenticeship scheme.
In Depth
News Insight: Youth Work - Youth sector waits on dormant cash
A clause in the Dormant Bank Accounts Act could mean much less than the mooted £400m for youth projects. Joe Lepper reports.
Feature: Weekend working: the Friday night project
The government is pushing for more youth activities to be available on Friday nights and Saturdays, but does the youth sector really have the workforce and desire to make this a reality, asks Tim Burke.
Youth crime prevention
Investing in work that diverts at risk young people from crime before they become serious offenders has clear financial and social benefits. But opinion is divided on who is best...
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