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Christmas brings out the child in all of us

12 December 2007, Howard Williamson, Children & Young People Now

For many years our last evening at the youth club before shutting down for Christmas, was a childish seasonal celebration. Somehow we always got enough money together to buy lots...

Alternatives to custody need to be found

12 December 2007, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

In April this year, the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice adopted the resolution that national action plans should be formed to reduce the imprisonment of juveniles.

Editorial: Commercialism is damaging childhood

12 December 2007, Ravi Chandiramani, Children & Young People Now

With the festive season upon us, and the avalanche of consumerism it brings, it is timely that the government's 10-year Children's Plan should include an inquiry into the impact of...

Editorial: Investment brings added responsibility

10 December 2007, Andy Hillier, Youth Work Now

When the youth work historians next update their texts, they'll probably have to devote a whole chapter to 2007.

From The Frontline - Volunteers are worth all the frustration

10 December 2007, Pete Brierley, Youth Work Now

Many youth workers cling tightly to their position and keep their vision for projects close to their chest; yet in my experience, your vision is only as great as those...

The unpalatable truth of obesity

10 December 2007, Michael Bracey, Youth Work Now

Let me introduce you to the Quality Street Six. They're a small group of young people I work with each week. And like many youth groups, eating and drinking together...

Viewpoint - The youth worker's lot is a difficult one

10 December 2007, Bryan Merton, a youth work consultant and former inspector, Youth Work Now

Everyone claims to be doing youth work these days, whatever their designation: youth worker, personal adviser, learning mentor.

Nostalgic reunion for the 'Milltown boys'

5 December 2007, Howard Williamson, Children & Young People Now

At the end of September I hosted a party for the "Milltown boys", who were the subject of my 1970s study of a group of boys on a south Wales...

Physical education needs a creative approach

5 December 2007, Anne Longfield, Children & Young People Now

As we are constantly reminded, childhood obesity is at record levels.

Editorial: Don't let this latest death in custody be in vain

5 December 2007, Ravi Chandiramani, Children & Young People Now

Just after seven o'clock last Thursday morning (29 November), a 15-year-old boy was found hanging in his cell at Lancaster Farms Young Offender Institution (YOI).