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Youth Justice News
12 May 2008
Latests news, analysis and opinion on crime prevention, antisocial behaviour, restorative justice, custodial interventions, and effective resettlement.
Juvenile reoffending rates see sharp drop
Measures to cut reoffending by juveniles could be having more impact than previously thought, according to figures.
Knife crime training for youth workers launched
Anti-knife crime organisation Be Safe is offering free training places to youth professionals as part of a government initiative to drive down weapon-related crime.
Home Office cracks down on antisocial behaviour
Local authorities across England and Wales are being asked to use the full range of powers available to them to tackle youth antisocial behaviour.
Home Secretary calls for squeeze on cannabis
The Home Secretary has told police chiefs to crack down on cannabis use, after the government decided to reclassify the drug.
Family pathfinder project areas revealed
Children's minister Beverley Hughes has announced the 15 areas that will receive funding to develop family support work.
In Depth
Interview: Lucy Gampell, director, Action for Prisoners' Families - Generational divide
According to Lucy Gampell, at least seven per cent of children will experience the imprisonment of a parent. "That is beside all those who will...
Analysis - Is the DCSF too unwieldy to deliver?
A report by a cross-party group of MPs has raised concerns that the Department for Children, Schools and Families lacks focus on coherent policy and outcomes. Helen Gilbert investigates whether...
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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13 May 2008, London, Involve
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