Youth Work News

7 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".

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.

Guides get recession survival advice

Girlguiding UK is offering tips on surviving the credit crunch as part of a series of guides aimed at 16- to 18-year-old girls.
 
 

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.
Youth crime prevention

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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Opinion

Andy Hillier

ANDY HILLIER

Editorial: Is an opportunity card the answer?

 

Youth minister Beverley Hughes got a less than warm reception...

 
Ravi Chandiramani

RAVI CHANDIRAMANI

Editorial: 2020 workforce vision is a bit fuzzy

 

A turbulent year for the sector culminated this week with...

 

Youth Work Events

Being a Voice, Advanced Practice Three Day Advocacy Course

22-26 January 2009, Sheffield, Voice

Partnership Working to Keep Pupils Safe

14 January 2009, Bristol, Department for Children, Schools and Families