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RACE: Home Office reports fewer black offenders but more are stopped

26 March 2003, Young People Now

The proportion of black young offenders in the criminal justice system has fallen, according to a Home Office report, but black people are eight times more likely than white people...

BULLYING: ChildLine asks what young people think

26 March 2003, Young People Now

More than two-thirds of secondary school pupils believe they would suffer reprisals or not be taken seriously if they told a teacher they were being bullied. The statistics were due...

VOLUNTARY: Scotland appeals for more Guide leaders

26 March 2003, Young People Now

A shortage of Guide leaders has led to a recruitment drive by Girlguiding Scotland. The organisation has launched a web site to promote the organisation and make it more contemporary....

SOCIAL INCLUSION: Young Scot starts internet van project

26 March 2003, Young People Now

Youth information agency Young Scot is to spend £500,000 on an internet van project that aims to help young people get the most out of their life. Two vans equipped...

YOUTH CLUBS: The Prince's Trust gets funding for xl clubs

26 March 2003, Young People Now

The European Social Fund has given The Prince's Trust a grant to extend its xl clubs in schools programme. The £2.16m funding will go towards the trust's £4.8m scheme to...

NUMBERS GAME: Living at home

26 March 2003, Young People Now

More and more young people in the UK are being forced to live with their parents because of rising costs in housing and education, and a reduction in state support....

WAGES: Young people set to get equal pay

26 March 2003, Young People Now

Young people aged 16 and 17 could soon receive the same minimum wage entitlements as adults, according to the Low Pay Commission. The Government has given the commission the green...

MENTAL HEALTH: Misdiagnosis makes symptoms worse

26 March 2003, Young People Now

Poor understanding of bipolar disorder among youth and health practitioners results in misdiagnosis and incorrect medication for young people, according to mental health organisation The Manic Depression Fellowship. Three out...

FAMILY: Funds help fathers get closer to sons

26 March 2003, Young People Now

The Home Office has awarded £156,000 to YMCA England for a scheme that aims to help fathers and sons to bond. The funding comes from the Home Office's family policy...

GRANTS: Youth groups get online with AOL

26 March 2003, Young People Now

Youth groups are being encouraged to bid for 15 grants of £2,000 being made available by internet service provider AOL in its Innovation in the Community awards. AOL has teamed...