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OPINION: The Ferret ... digs behind the headlines

28 May 2003, Young People Now

It is hard to make much of a case in defence of chucking fireworks in the street. Using an air gun to threaten or intimidate is clearly an offence. And...

OPINION: Hot Issue - Will on-the-spot fines cut down antisocial behaviour?

28 May 2003, Young People Now

David Blunkett has announced the introduction of fixed penalty fines of £40 for a range of antisocial infractions, including graffiti, false fire alarms and drunken or yobbish behaviour. NO -...

EDITORIAL: Why children need a commissioner now

28 May 2003, Young People Now

There has been a powerful movement over the past decade to give children and young people a greater say in the policies and services that affect their lives. Most relevant...

OPINION: Grand aims collide with practical reality

28 May 2003, Young People Now

I welcome the debate that has been instigated by Transforming Youth Work and Resourcing Excellent Youth Services (and comparable developments in Wales). But I am also relieved that Steve Barrett's...

MOBILE PHONES: How's your text life?

28 May 2003, Young People Now

Mobile phones have transformed the way teenagers interact with the world but have led to more crime. Dan Williamson looks at projects that address the phenomenon.

CONNEXIONS DIRECT: The Direct Approach

28 May 2003, Young People Now

Connexions has 47 partnerships, but not everyone wants to discuss issues in person. John Plummer finds out about an alternative way of doing things.

RESOURCES: Talking point - Will the truancy police get kids back in school?

28 May 2003, Young People Now

This month the Government announced more truancy sweeps as part of its high-profile action against bunking off. Start a discussion on the point of the truancy police. Police and educational...

RESOURCES: Just out - A round-up of new resources

28 May 2003, Young People Now

What Every Christian Should Know About Islam Ever since 9/11 the importance of effective dialogue and positive understanding between Muslims and those of other faiths has been paramount. The Islamic...

RESOURCES: Classic text revisited ... The Catcher in the Rye, JD Salinger, 1951

28 May 2003, Young People Now

When The Catcher in the Rye was first published, the cult of the teenager (James Dean, the birth of rock'n'roll) was just around the corner. Holden Caulfield became one of...

RESOURCES: Review - A new way of thinking about punishing criminals

28 May 2003, Young People Now

At the last Youth Justice Board Convention, a senior doctor described the "restorative" processes she had been involved in following an assault by a young woman on one of her...