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Participation: Youth parliament to receive further cash

28 July 2004, Young People Now

The UK Youth Parliament has secured funding to continue its work until April 2008. It has also been allocated a further £80,000 for this financial year on top of its...

Rural youth: Funding overhaul threatens projects

28 July 2004, Young People Now

The funding for rural youth projects is under threat from plans to overhaul The Countryside Agency. In the overhaul, national funding, which is currently controlled by the agency, will be...

Northern Ireland: Politicians call for bullying scheme

28 July 2004, Young People Now

A Government anti-bullying initiative should be extended to Northern Ireland, the Ulster Unionist Party said last week. Ken Robinson, a Northern Ireland Assembly member, called on the Northern Ireland education...

Arts beat: School of hard knocks

28 July 2004, Young People Now

A film depicting bullying, vandalism and violence by and against young people was premiered in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, last week by NCH Cymru. The film, Life's a Pitch, was...

In brief: Guide fund

28 July 2004, Young People Now

The Girlguiding Association has opened its Guide Friendship Fund for units in socially deprived areas. Units can apply for grants of up to £150. www.girlguiding.org.uk....

In brief: Abortion

28 July 2004, Young People Now

Teen abortions rose from 3.7 per thousand under-16s in 2002 to 3.9 in 2003, the Department of Health said last week. The figure is 31.3 per thousand among 20- to...

In brief: Juvenile prisoners

28 July 2004, Young People Now

Stephen Shaw, the prisons and probation ombudsman, is investigating why he receives so few complaints from juvenile prisoners. He is concerned they are unwilling to speak out. www.ppo.gov.uk....

In brief: CAFCASS

28 July 2004, Young People Now

The conciliation service representing young people in family proceedings says it has made progress this year, despite the resignation of the chair and board last autumn. www.cafcass.gov.uk....

In brief: Mental health

28 July 2004, Young People Now

The Healthcare Commission reported last week that 71 per cent of child and adolescent mental health services meet the highest standard. www.healthcommission.org.uk....

In brief: Antisocial behaviour

28 July 2004, Young People Now

The Home Affairs Committee will look at the role of youth justice in an inquiry into how the Government is addressing antisocial behaviour. www.parliament.uk....