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Youth custody: European project to stop violence

25 April 2007, Young People Now

The Howard League for Penal Reform has launched a £100,000 international project to stop violence against young people in custody. The charity has joined forces with Defence for Children International...

On the run

25 April 2007, Young People Now

Hundreds of 16- to 25-year-olds donned 1980s fitness gear for a Money Marathon held in London's Covent Garden last weekend. The event, organised by youth charity Kikass, was aimed at...

Quote of the week

25 April 2007, Young People Now

We need to consider workplace-based employment at an earlier age. Why should 16 be the Clapham Junction of education and training? - Digby Jones, UK skills envoy, addresses delegates at...

Workforce development: Youth work sector deserves clear distinction, says union

25 April 2007, Young People Now

The Community and Youth Workers' Union (CYWU) is calling for a sharper distinction between youth work, play work and community work. The union wants the Government to set up separate...

Leaving care: Charity slams poor housing for care-leavers

25 April 2007, Young People Now

Young people leaving local authority care are being placed in unsuitable and unsafe housing, a report released this week by charity Rainer warns. The report found that almost one in...

Your shout: What young people think about ... visible differences

25 April 2007, Young People Now

REBECCA VEZEY, 19, SURREY: "Having a facial disfigurement isn't the end of the world. You are still like the people who don't have a facial disfigurement. People should understand that...

Sexual health: Fpa course for youth workers

25 April 2007, Young People Now

Family planning organisation fpa has developed the first degree-level course in sexual health aimed at youth workers. The course, which was developed with The National Youth Agency, is a response...

Northern Ireland: Lottery funds youth projects

25 April 2007, Young People Now

The Big Lottery Fund has given £1.4m to 10 youth projects in Northern Ireland. The Upper Andersonstown Community Forum in West Belfast is one project to benefit, receiving £150,000 over...

Disabilities: Scheme will help disabled volunteer

25 April 2007, Young People Now

A project has been set up in Cambridgeshire and South Yorkshire to help disabled young people get involved in volunteering. The Particip8 scheme will provide 265 volunteering opportunities, to encourage...

Sexual health: Under-18s need pregnancy advice

25 April 2007, Young People Now

Young women should be taught to recognise the early signs of pregnancy, and what an abortion will involve, researchers from the University of Southampton said last week. A study carried...