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POLICY & PRACTICE: Briefing - Need advice about drugs? Just ask Frank

28 May 2003, Young People Now

The National Drugs Helpline has revamped and is launching a major campaign to get its message across. So who is this Frank, then? Frank is the new name for the...

POLICY & PRACTICE: Soapbox - Coercing young people will only result in alienation

28 May 2003, Young People Now

The debate around whether youth services should continue to be provided on the basis of voluntary participation or should move towards more coercion arises out of the decision to target...

BIG INTERVIEW: New hope for Northern Ireland - David Guilfoyle, chief executive, Youth Council for Northern Ireland

28 May 2003, Young People Now

After 30 years in the youth service, both as a volunteer and a full-time youth worker, David Guilfoyle remains as motivated as ever. He's been chief executive of the Youth...

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...