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Call to stop putting young offenders in prison

2 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Scottish Prisons Commission has called for the Scottish Government to detain 16-and 17-year-olds in secure youth facilities, not prison, so they are separate from older offenders.

Charity calls for panels to intervene with troubled children

2 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Local authorities should set up panels to intervene when a child starts to attract police attention, a prison reform charity has said.

YJB chair hits out at scathing report

2 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

The chair of the Youth Justice Board (YJB), Frances Done, has defended its work following a scathing report on its performance.

Help young people learn the right three Rs

2 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

There are always attempts at slick alliteration in the policy field, such as the four Ps that inform The Children's Plan. And there are plenty of alternatives to the traditional...

Special unit set to open in Yorkshire

2 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

A dedicated unit for young offenders with learning difficulties is to open in October.

Police launch stop and search DVD

2 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) has launched a DVD about stop and search to find out what young people think about the policing technique.

Resettlement and Aftercare Project

2 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Project helping young offenders learn new skills

Call for looked-after children to avoid criminal justice system

2 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Local authorities and the police should develop protocols to stop looked-after children needlessly ending up in the criminal justice system, a leading prison reform charity has said.

Case studies: Project casebook

2 July 2008, Youth Work Now

Jo Stephenson reports on two schemes that tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in London and North Devon; a film that aims to explain to adults what it is like to...

Youth crime: Call to open youth clubs on Fridays

2 July 2008, Youth Work Now

The Home Office's crime and communities adviser has called for youth clubs in the 50 most deprived wards in England and Wales to be open on Friday nights.