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Other 24 November 2020

Tackling disproportionality: Three examples of YOT good practice

Face-to-face meetings with victims are encouraged to help foster rehabilitation. Picture: alho007/Adobe Stock

Features 24 November 2020

How schemes divert young people in London from formal justice system

During lockdown many young offenders missed out on education. Picture: Peter Young

News 19 November 2020

Education committee launches prison learning inquiry

Justin Russell is the chief inspector of probation. Picture: HMI Probation

News 18 November 2020

'Stark digital divide' hampers young offenders' education and support

Charlie Taylor was previously chair of the Youth Justice Board.

News 6 November 2020

Charlie Taylor takes over as chief inspector of prisons

Young people are calling for initiatives that bridge the "understanding gap" between them and professionals. Picture: Robin Hammond

News 6 November 2020

Youth violence response based on race, class and gender stereotypes, young people say

The project is led by the National Police Chief Council's lead for violence and public protection Simon Bailey. Picture: Simon Bailey/Twitter

News 29 October 2020

Information sharing between police forces ‘crucial’ to tackling child exploitation

The white paper states that it is important that custodial sentences reflect the seriousness of offending. Picture: Peter Crane

Analysis 27 October 2020

Plans to reform child sentences

Fast-track training programme Teach First attracts high-quality graduates to teach in disadvantaged areas. Picture: wavebreak3/Adobe Stock

Features 27 October 2020

Getting the lowdown on fast-track training schemes

Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 27 October 2020

Twenty years of youth offending teams

Prisons officers at Feltham YOI took part in the programme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 October 2020

Youth work training scheme 'improved YOI staff's relationships with young people'

Lockdown challenge boxes were delivered to young people. Picture: Youth Justice Board/Twitter

News 23 October 2020

#Chances4Children: Leeds YJS offers lockdown challenge with added qualification

Children at risk of gang violence are being used as police spies, charities warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 October 2020

Campaigners call for end to use of children as ‘police spies’

Oasis founder and leader said the secure school would provide "much-needed radical change". Image: Oasis

News 12 October 2020

Secure school 'to prioritise therapeutic support' for young offenders

The proposals would allow police to freely stop and search people convicted of carrying weapons. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 October 2020

Home Office proposals could make stop and search of children easier