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Vaccination for girls aged 12-13 begins Sept 2008

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

All girls aged 12 to 13 are to be vaccinated against the human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer, from September 2008.

Changing Faces launches survey

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

The charity Changing Faces has launched a survey on the experiences of secondary school children with disfigurements. www.changing faces.org.uk.

Campaign launches petition to reduce use of cannabis

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

A parent-led campaign has launched a petition urging the government to do more to reduce cannabis use by children and young people. www.talkingaboutcannabis.com/signup.

Met Police approves respect strategy

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

A Metropolitan Police strategy calling for all young people to be treated with respect, no matter how they come into contact with the force, has been given the green light.

Whitehall unit to focus on welfare

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Work and pensions secretary Peter Hain has announced plans for a dedicated unit to oversee the government's efforts to reduce child poverty.

Initiative could alienate mothers parenting

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

A Gordon Brown-endorsed initiative to help vulnerable young families risks backfiring if it appears to only target "bad mothers", researchers have warned.

Oona King set to advise the PM on youth engagement

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

Former Labour MP Oona King has been made a political adviser to Prime Minister Gordon Brown on re-engaging young people, CYP Now can reveal.

Kids Company uses plastic brains to help young people

31 October 2007, Children & Young People Now

The charity Kids Company in south London uses plastic brains to help troubled young people understand their behaviour. Emerging scientific data, which shows that early neglect alters the brain, influences...