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Interview: Master of diplomas - John May, chief executive, Career Academies UK

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

Last week was not a good week for those hoping the government's diploma courses might bridge the divide between academic and vocational education in England.

Feature: Young sex offenders

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The number of sexual offences committed by young people is on the rise. But a severe shortage of treatment places is thwarting rehabilitation. Tom de Castella reports.

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...

Feature: Growing up in Boris' London

15 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

AFter five months in power, Joe Lepper asks what changes Mayor Boris Johnson has made for young Londoners.

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...

Interview: Crime stopper - Paul Cavadino, chief executive, Nacro

3 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

Nacro has changed a bit since Paul Cavadino joined in 1972. The organisation has gone from having 30 staff back then to become one of the UK's biggest crime reduction...

Feature: Care in custody

3 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

Can prison ever be child-friendly? Ruth Smith visits the largest young offender institution in Europe to find out.

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...

Feature: Youth crime special report: working with police - capital crime

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

The tragic spate of stabbings of young people in London has prompted a frantic search for solutions. The Metropolitan Police believes that health and children's services should do more to...

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...