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Youth Justice: Leading Lib Dem backs detached work

3 January 2006, Young People Now

Liberal Democrat president Simon Hughes has called for more investment in detached youth work to tackle antisocial behaviour. Speaking at a UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) event last month, Hughes said:...

Youth Justice: Newham project opens youth gym

17 January 2006, Young People Now

A youth inclusion programme in east London is opening a gym specifically designed for young people next month, which the organisers believe will be the first of its kind. The...

Youth justice: Research forces mentoring rethink

31 January 2006, Young People Now

The Youth Justice Board is to reconsider its approach to mentoring programmes after research suggested they might not be a cost-effective way of tackling crime. Although the Mentoring schemes study,...

Youth justice: ASBO lifted for good behaviour

31 January 2006, Young People Now

Leeds City Council has become one of the first authorities to get an antisocial behaviour order (ASBO) lifted because of improvements in the behaviour of the individual. Last week Leeford...

In brief: Youth justice

31 January 2006, Young People Now

HM Inspectorate of Probation has described Wirral Youth Offending Service as “adequate” in terms of management, but said more need to be done on areas including risk of harm assessment...

In brief: Youth justice

31 January 2006, Young People Now

Bournemouth and Poole Youth Offending Team has shown success in working across two authorities, but suffers from resource and staffing problems, according to HM Inspectorate of Probation.

Youth justice: Dispersal guidance promotes activities

4 July 2006, Young People Now

Home Office guidance on using dispersal powers to combat antisocial behaviour has stressed the importance of moving young people into “purposeful activities”. The guidance outlines a “twin track” approach for...

Youth justice: Prison and probation body appoints new chief executive

11 April 2006, Young People Now

The Home Office has announced that Helen Edwards will replace Martin Narey as chief executive of the National Offender Management Service (NOMS). Edwards has been acting chief executive since Narey...

Youth justice: Transport agency given ASBO powers

11 April 2006, Young People Now

The agency that runs London’s transport network has been given the power to apply for antisocial behaviour orders (ASBOs). Transport for London has joined the list of organisations that can...

Youth justice: Calls for higher care home standards

20 June 2006, Young People Now

The Magistrates’ Association is to push for higher minimum standards of training for care home staff, following a meeting with the Commission for Social Care Inspection. John Fassenfelt, chair of...