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Fake tan, 'celebrities' and the Prince's Trust

9 April 2008, Howard Williamson, Children & Young People Now

The Prince's Trust has pioneered a number of impressive youth initiatives since its establishment in 1976.

Reach out to those at risk to reduce gang crime

9 April 2008, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

National newspapers are crammed full of stories at present of young people committing acts of violent crime involving gangs and weapons, often handguns.

Editorial: Play strategy will help to reclaim public space

2 April 2008, Ravi Chandiramani, Children & Young People Now

The government's play strategy for England, out this week, will send a clear signal to local authorities that the best kit is of limited value if it isn't underpinned by...

Will sanctions or support ward off trouble?

2 April 2008, Howard Williamson, Children & Young People Now

One element of the "triple track" response in the new Youth Taskforce Action Plan is the idea of non-negotiable support. Some will immediately baulk at the concept: surely support has...

Viewpoint - The outmoded label of 'child' still prevails

1 April 2008, David Whewell, Youth Work Now

A young man recently asked me why I was still involved with "youths" at the grand old age of 52. I replied that apart from receiving a decent salary for...

From the Frontline - Money matters in the fight against drug use

1 April 2008, David Chater, Youth Work Now

Last month saw the release of the government's latest drug strategy, which gave a clear emphasis to the harm caused to young people, both through their own drug use and...

Youth work always comes at a price

1 April 2008, Michael Bracey, Youth Work Now

There's nothing more terrifying than a 16-year-old with a calculator. Trust me. We've got one. He's our new youth council finance manager. Elected last month and already taking a very...

Editorial: Lambeth leads fight against violence

1 April 2008, Andy Hillier, Youth Work Now

Twenty-seven young people were killed in knife- or gun-related incidents in London last year. A further nine had died in the capital by the end of March this year.

Editorial: Culture of Connexions must survive migration

26 March 2008, Ravi Chandiramani, Children & Young People Now

From 1 April, responsibility for providing advice and guidance services to England's teenagers must transfer from Connexions partnerships to the country's 149 local authorities - if it hasn't already.

Commissioner for Wales is up to the challenge

26 March 2008, Howard Williamson, Children & Young People Now

It was an "exceedingly drawn-out" appointments process, according to one Welsh politician. But Keith Towler came through the interviews, both with young people and politicians, to secure the position of...