Youth Work News

17 May 2008

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Latest news, analysis and opinion from the youth work field, including youth service developments, outdoor activities, participation, and targeted support.

'Run a graffiti workshop'

The image used in the "Run a graffiti workshop" article (Youth Work Now, May) is the property of Seize the Moment, a client of Sitex. The image shows a graffiti...

Survey on under-18s buying materials

Under-18s are buying materials such as alcohol, porn and violent videogames online, according to a survey of 1,000 13- to 17-year-olds by technology firm GB Group.

Call for buddies to stop homelessness

Local authorities should offer a "buddying" service to help young people at risk of homelessness, housing minister Iain Wright has said.

Youth Work: Event for youngsters in Derbyshire

Children and young people in Derbyshire were given the chance to say how they could stay safe last week.

Youth Work: Link Community Development encourages young people

Africa education charity Link Community Development is encouraging young people to join their Great African Journey this summer and travel the length of Africa without leaving the UK.

 
 

In Depth

Councils want to provide parkour sites

Analysis: Youth activities - Councils take on new youth pursuit

Parkour is gripping many of the nation's teenagers who are trying out the sport on their streets. Councils are eager to set up and run...

Case studies: Project casebook

Jo Stephenson looks at a scheme that uses cricket to encourage young people to learn, how the Church of England is listening to teenagers' views, an anti-crime programme, and a...

Positive Images Awards

Positive Images Awards

CYP Now's annual Positive Images Awards recognise work that combats the negative portrayal of young people in the media. For an entry form for this year's awards click here...

 
 
 

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Opinion

Opinion: Children's minister - What will be next for Aiming High?

 

Ahead of her speech at CYP Now's conference on hard-to-reach groups, Beverley Hughes sets out her vision for the youth strategy.

 
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Millions? It might take billions

 

I was starting to think that the credit crunch must...

 

Youth Work Events

Tackling Teenage Pregnancy

20 May 2008, Central London, Capita Conferences

Welfare Benefits and Young People

21 May 2008, Manchester, Youth Access