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Taser use on under-18s has nearly tripled in two years. Picture: Stephane/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 September 2021

Case for reform in use of tasers

Features 28 September 2021

Children & Young People Now Awards 2021 Shortlist

Hull City Council's youth justice service has been praised by inspectors. Picture: Hull City Council

News 24 September 2021

Hull City Council’s youth justice service rated ‘good’ by inspectors

Young women should be offered greater support, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 September 2021

Criminal justice system ‘re-traumatising’ vulnerable young women, research warns

The proportion of children held on remand has increased, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 September 2021

More needs to be done to avoid children being held on remand, says report

Young people attend an event in London. Picture: Damilola Taylor Trust

News 17 September 2021

#Chances4Children: NCS and Onside lead events to tackle youth violence

Mentoring programmes will be selected for the project. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 September 2021

Youth Endowment Fund to support violence reduction research

Youth offending services have been rated "good" in Blackpool. Image: Christopher Baigent/Adobe Stock

News 10 September 2021

Inspectors praise Blackpool youth justice service for 'remarkable' improvements

Longfield: 'The commission will develop systems of protection and support to help keep vulnerable children safe.'

News 9 September 2021

Anne Longfield launches commission to protect children from gangs

Other 1 September 2021

Youth justice – Children's Workforce Guide to Qualifications and Training

David Lammy previously called for 14 per cent of new recruits to be from BAME backgrounds. Picture: Parliament UK

News 31 August 2021

Rise in black and ethnic minority staff working in youth justice system

The right support helps children and young people build positive lives. Picture: Merla/Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 August 2021

‘Commission will look for solutions to generational cycles of violence’

John Drew is a senior associate at the Prison Reform Trust and former chief executive of the Youth Justice Board

Opinion 31 August 2021

YOT premises must be ‘weapon-free zones’

Multi-agency working needs a holistic, ‘outward-looking’ approach to foster understanding between partners. Picture: TMLSPHOTOG/Adobe Stock

Features 31 August 2021

Inspections Clinic: Multi-agency working

Brighton and Hove Council will publish a review of safeguarding practices in the autumn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 August 2021

‘Outstanding’ ratings for two youth offending services