News and experiences from UK justice, including courts, YOTs, Probation offices, practitioner recruitment and training.
Monthly Archives: April 2010
DJ Tim Westwood’s experience at Hackney youth engagement project
30 Apr 2010, 10:06 am | Written by Backstop
The Guardian reports on a new BBC drive to increase social action work, amid the growing debate over how the licence fee is used. Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood talks about his experience of working with a youth engagement project … Continue reading
Charity YoungMinds urges Gove to reconsider children’s trust policy
30 Apr 2010, 9:52 am | Written by Backstop
Children & Young People Now reports that the head of a leading children’s mental health charity has written to the shadow children’s secretary Michael Gove, warning that his plans to scrap children’s trusts pose a major threat to young people’s … Continue reading
Stalking helpline for UK victims launched
30 Apr 2010, 9:46 am | Written by Backstop
BBC News reports that a UK-wide helpline for victims of stalking has been launched. The phone service, which is funded by the Home Office and private donations, was developed with the police. Campaigners say stalking is under-reported because victims fear … Continue reading
Crackdowns on drug dealers led to rise in violent crime, study finds
27 Apr 2010, 9:26 am | Written by Backstop
The Independent reports that police crackdowns to cut the supply of illegal drugs by removing dealers and criminal overlords actually lead to rises in drug-related violence, gun crime and murder, according to an international study. Campaigners for the reform of … Continue reading
Stephen Lawrence’s life to be taught in schools
26 Apr 2010, 11:33 am | Written by Backstop
The Mirror reports that Labour is working with race victim Stephen Lawrence’s mother to have his life taught in schools. Education Secretary Ed Balls wants the Stephen Lawrence Education Standard anti-racism project rolled out nationwide after its initial success in … Continue reading
Social mobility in England ‘lags behind other countries’
26 Apr 2010, 11:32 am | Written by Backstop
The Telegraph reports on a study by the Sutton Trust which suggests that pupils with poorly educated mothers and fathers were more likely to fail at school in England than in countries such as Australia, Germany and the United States. … Continue reading
Shoesmith was lawfully dismissed after Baby P case, judge rules
26 Apr 2010, 11:15 am | Written by Backstop
Children & Young People Now reports that former director of Children’s Services at Haringey Sharon Shoesmith has lost her High Court battle against her sacking following the death of Baby Peter. Mr Justice Foskett ruled that Shoesmith was lawfully sacked, … Continue reading
