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The awards took place at London's Hurlingham Club. Picture: Colin Miller

News 25 November 2022

CYP Now Awards winners revealed on night of celebration

Most parents say children are not offered enough sporting opportunities. Picture: Adobe Stock/Rido

News 17 November 2022

Inquiry over impact of sport on cutting youth crime launches

More than half of teenagers polled say they have seen violent content online. Picture: Brian/AdobeStock

News 14 November 2022

Children with a social worker more likely to be affected by violence, research finds

The proposed hubs would provide support for young people at risk of exploitation. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 7 November 2022

Sector backs Longfield’s call for ‘Sure Start for teenagers’

Longfield: "There are parts of the country where the state is failing in its duty to protect vulnerable children." Photo: Alex Deverill

News 4 November 2022

Longfield commission sets out ‘Sure Start for teenagers’ plans

Werrington YOI is still struggling to manage children's behaviour and provide purposeful activities, found inspectors

News 3 November 2022

YOI branded 'most violent prison’ in England ‘still struggling’, inspectors warn

The Met Police gang violence database has been overhauled following concerns it disproportionally targets young black men.

News 2 November 2022

Met overhauls controversial gangs violence matrix

Prevention and diversion initiatives identify and address the needs of children at risk of entering the justice system. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock

Other 25 October 2022

Youth Offending: Policy

Links with the business sector mean young people get access to work experience, coaching and mentoring from professionals. Picture: Auremar/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 October 2022

Leicestershire charity supports young adults to turn their backs on a life of violence

Clinical psychologists work with young men at Bruce Grove youth club in Haringey. Picture: Rise Projects

Best Practice 25 October 2022

Psychologists help youth club support young men affected by offending

Figures show children on AssetPlus were less likely to miss a supervision appointment within the first months of supervision. Picture: PheelingsMedia/Adobe Stock

Research 25 October 2022

AssetPlus Outcome Evaluation

The integration of YOTs into many local authority children’s services has improved the focus on tackling the causes of offending. Picture: pavel_shishkin/Adobe Stock

Features 25 October 2022

Youth Offending Special Report

The seven-year inquiry has published its final report. Picture: IICSA

News 20 October 2022

Child sexual abuse inquiry recommends creation of new child protection authority

Blackpool Council have hit out an MPs suggestions an 11-year-old is a 'gang ringleader'. Picture: Christopher Baigent/AdobeStock

News 17 October 2022

Council refutes MP's claims children's services interfered in police investigations

Rachel de Souza says child strip-searches must be accompanied by 'a transparent system of scrutiny'. Picture: Children's commissioner for England

News 14 October 2022

Children’s commissioner urges police forces to submit child strip-search data