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Restorative justice is not a simple fad – it really works
2 Aug 2010, 10:37 am | Written by Backstop
The former Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police writes in to the Guardian’s letters section arguing that conservative MP Douglas Carswell is wrong when he says: “Restorative justice is certainly a fad that excited those that work for the criminal … Continue reading
Jon Venables’ identity must be secret judge rules
2 Aug 2010, 10:20 am | Written by Backstop
BBC News reports that the new identity of Jon Venables must be kept secret because there is “compelling evidence” of a threat to his safety, a judge has said. Venables, one of the killers of Merseyside toddler James Bulger, admitted … Continue reading
Justice minister undecided on the role of youth offending teams
29 Jul 2010, 10:35 am | Written by Backstop
Children & Young People Now reports that justice minister Crispin Blunt has said that the role youth offending teams will play in the future is still up for debate. Despite speculation that youth offending teams could take on a mainly … Continue reading
Youth sector called on to help with citizen initiative
27 Jul 2010, 8:26 am | Written by Backstop
Children & Young People Now reports that the government is calling on the youth sector to help deliver its flagship National Citizen Service initiative after announcing the ambitious target to get 10,000 school-leavers involved in the pilots next summer. The … Continue reading
Cuts will ‘decimate’ Connexions
27 Jul 2010, 8:24 am | Written by Backstop
Children & Young People Now reports that universal advice and guidance for young people in England is being “decimated” as Connexions services brace themselves for cuts of at least 20 per cent. A survey of Connexions services, which provide careers … Continue reading
Social housing tenants ‘trapped’ report says
26 Jul 2010, 8:54 am | Written by Backstop
The Independent reports that one in eight social housing tenants are trapped in properties away from their family or work opportunities due to the barriers they face in trying to move, a report indicated today. The report warned that people … Continue reading
Lambeth Council could cut funding for youth charities by 35 per cent
26 Jul 2010, 8:13 am | Written by Backstop
Children & Young People Now reports that Lambeth Council is considering cutting its funding for charities involved in young people’s projects by up to 35 per cent from January, a move that comes as the council looks to cut its … Continue reading
UK Youth Parliament members to hold annual debates in House of Commons
23 Jul 2010, 9:53 am | Written by Backstop
Children & Young People Now reports that members of the UK Youth Parliament have been given the green light to stage a debate in the House of Commons annually. MPs voted 499 to 21 to allow the UK Youth Parliament … Continue reading
Teenagers get less help from social services due to lack of resources
21 Jul 2010, 8:57 am | Written by Backstop
The Guardian reports that neglected and abused teenagers are not getting enough help because social services that are short of resources often prioritise vulnerable younger children, according to research published today. The three-year study into the protection of maltreated 11- … Continue reading
Johnson prioritises youth projects in London
21 Jul 2010, 8:51 am | Written by Backstop
Children & Young People Now reports that the mayor of London Boris Johnson has highlighted participation and volunteering opportunities for young people, and youth crime prevention as priorities. In his Renewed Agenda for Children and Young People report, Boris Johnson … Continue reading
