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IN BRIEF: Scottish census

12 November 2003, Young People Now

The Church of Scotland began a census of its members last week that will help target its youth work efforts....

IN BRIEF: Teen pregnancy

12 November 2003, Young People Now

A text-messaging pregnancy advisory service launches in North Tyneside in December. Girls can text the service to book an appointment....

IN BRIEF: School policing

12 November 2003, Young People Now

More schools should have on-site police officers under the Youth Justice Board's Safer Schools scheme, the acting head of the board, Sir Charles Pollard, said last week....

IN BRIEF: Scottish commissioner

12 November 2003, Young People Now

The Scottish Parliament will involve up to 20 young people in the selection process for Scotland's first children's commissioner. The position has a starting of salary of £72,000....

IN BRIEF: Young prisoners

12 November 2003, Young People Now

Prison inspectors last week expressed serious concern about the safety of inmates at Huntercombe Young Offenders' Institution. Inspectors said 56 per cent of prisoners felt unsafe, compared with a juvenile...

IN BRIEF: Charity name change

12 November 2003, Young People Now

RPS Rainer rebranded itself Rainer this week. The charity, which works with disadvantaged young people, said the change emphasised its "focus on people and relationships"....

IN BRIEF: Driving course

12 November 2003, Young People Now

Halton Borough Council has launched a free half-day pre-driver course for 15- to 16-year-olds. The Mega Drive project was launched yesterday at Haydock Racecourse and runs until Friday. Contact Halton...

PROJECT NOTES

12 November 2003, Young People Now

What it is: Young People Rock the Dock, an event held as part of the Youth Challenge and Youth Achievement Awards, South Tyneside Funding: £44,000 from the Children's Fund, which...

GUN CRIME: Police chief urges Government to crack down on replica sales

12 November 2003, Young People Now

A senior police officer has called on the Government to clamp down on the sale of replica firearms to curb the rise of gun-related deaths among Black young people. Detective...

YOUNG OFFENDERS: Glasgow to enlarge youth workers' role

12 November 2003, Young People Now

Glasgow City Council is to give youth workers a vital role in supporting young offenders in an overhaul of social services. The changes will see youth workers and non-qualified social...