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Editorial: Arm teenagers with common sense

1 October 2008, Youth Work Now

Lots has been written and said over the past few months about ways of tackling youth crime and in particular weapons-related crime.

Barnardo's attacks high custody levels

1 October 2008, Youth Work Now

More young people aged 10 to 14 are sent to custody in England and Wales than in any other country in western Europe, according to children's charity Barnardo's.

Few young people offend, finds study

1 August 2008, Youth Work Now

More than three-quarters of young people say they haven't committed a criminal offence, according to a Home Office study.

More street-based projects needed

1 August 2008, Youth Work Now

Local authorities are being encouraged to set up more street-based youth projects to deter youth crime.

Dictionary of Youth Justice

1 August 2008, Youth Work Now

Dictionary of Youth Justice Edited by Barry Goldson Published by Willan Publishing ISBN 1-843922-93-2 465 pages Price £24.99

A new approach to tackling knife crime

1 August 2008, Youth Work Now

"It's what you do. It's what your friends do, isn't it?" Jay is 16, has been involved in gang culture and is one of the many young people who feel...

Knife Crime: Weapon carrying high among teens

10 June 2008, Youth Work Now

One in four young people claim to have carried a knife and one in 10 said they have carried a gun, according to a new study.

Crime Statistics: Under-16s added to crime survey

10 June 2008, Youth Work Now

The annual British Crime Survey will include under-16s for the first time, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has announced.

A cold wind is blowing in from Number 10

10 June 2008, Youth Work Now

"Police should harass young thugs," proclaimed Home Secretary Jacqui Smith last month.

Feature - Youth Crime: Lambeth vs the gangs

1 April 2008, Youth Work Now

A spate of fatal gun and knife attacks in Lambeth, south London, has led a coalition of local agencies to formulate an action plan to tackle youth crime. Jon Scott...