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Young people take part in activities that stretch them beyond their comfort zone, helping to create different coping strategies

Best Practice 30 August 2022

Intensive support scheme diverts Manchester young people at risk from gangs

It is hoped that the pathfinder will help the resettlement of young people leaving custody. Image: Becky Nixon

News 26 August 2022

Details emerge on alternative to custody accommodation scheme

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a programme of support for young people. Picture: London VRU

News 18 August 2022

Youth work key to London's £5m violence prevention programme

Experts call for greater support for child victims of exploitation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 August 2022

Record number of children referred as victims of trafficking

Tower Hamlets Council has vowed to making improve its YJS a 'top priority'. Picture: Adobe Stock/VictorMoussa

News 11 August 2022

Inspectors criticise ‘concerning’ standards at London youth justice service

Rachel de Souza's report also finds that Met Police strip-searches disproportionately affect black boys. Picture: Met Police

News 8 August 2022

Children’s commissioner report reveals 650 child strip-searches

The Met has been issued with a raft of recommendations over strip-searching children. Picture: Met Police

News 3 August 2022

Watchdog issues recommendations to Met over strip-searching children

Sadiq Khan with Hakim Sillah's mother Saranba Sillah. Picture: Saranba Sillah

News 29 July 2022

Sadiq Khan urges Justice Secretary to install weapons detections systems at YOT buildings

'The isolation, exclusion, and stigmatisation of neurodivergent children permeates both the education and youth justice systems', according to researchers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 July 2022

Neurodivergent children 'face more barriers in education and justice systems'

Children in the youth secure estate are being 'let down' by government, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 July 2022

SEND support needs in custody

Naomi Hulston: ‘We are an integrator and connector’

Features 26 July 2022

Interview: Naomi Hulston, Catch 22 chief executive

Future Roots works to create a feeling of safety and belonging for young people, providing them with unique opportunities to gain skills and qualifications on the farm. Picture: Future Roots

Features 26 July 2022

Future Roots: The farm that helps young people grow

Training includes group exercises encouraging participants to apply their learning. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 26 July 2022

Online resource helps young people recover from trauma of care and custody systems

Anne Longfield chairs the Commission on Young Lives. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 25 July 2022

Longfield urges Education Secretary to fund specialist care placements for teenagers

Staff at Parc YOI focussed on relationships rather than 'claustrophobic' conditions, inspectors said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 July 2022

Praise for 'impressive' Parc YOI's Covid-19 response