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Analysis: Youth services - The gap in weekend youth services

30 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

There is a growing tension between youth workers over who should be providing support and activities for young people on Friday nights and Saturdays.

Analysis: Credit Crunch - Children's services face up to an uncertain future

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The banking system is in crisis, the economy is on the edge of recession and unemployment is rising fast.

Analysis: UN convention on the rights of the child - Where the UK falls short on children's rights

16 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The UN Committee delivered its verdict earlier this month on how well the UK is meeting the terms of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Joe Lepper...

Analysis: Lib Dem Conference - Lib Dems struggle to make a mark

24 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Liberal Democrats gathered in Bournemouth last week for their annual conference. But as Alison Bennett discovered, behind the headlines and big speeches, fresh ideas for children's and youth policy...

Analysis: Youth justice - Does mentoring cut reoffending?

17 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

Charities claim mentoring schemes can prevent young prisoners reoffending after they are released, but this support isn't widely available. Alison Bennett looks at the arguments for and against a central...

Analysis: Youth violence - New offensive on violent youth crime in the capital

13 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

The new Serious Youth Violence Board will co-ordinate efforts by London's agencies to challenge violence in the capital. But will this initiative prove to be a breakthrough or just another...

National Youth Agency - Will a leaner NYA create a fitter agency?

13 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

A year into her reign as NYA chief, Fiona Blacke is taking some difficult decisions. Ravi Chandiramani examines the fallout.

Analysis: £100m action plan laid bare

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Youth crime is dominating the news agenda. Over the next few pages, we examine the views of police, youth professionals and young people on combating the problem. But first, Alison...

Analysis: Policy - DCSF under inspection - one year on

25 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Department for Children, Schools and Families celebrates its first anniversary this week. Here, CYP Now brings together a team of senior figures from the sector to deliver their verdicts...

Analysis: Youth justice - Is prison too soft on young people?

4 June 2008, Children & Young People Now

Teenagers think young offender institutions are too lenient, according to an in-depth report on young people and crime by the Metropolitan Police Authority. Alison Bennett examines whether juvenile prisons need...