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School counselling reaches young people not able to receive support from CAMHS. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2022

£10m programme to deliver therapeutic support for 2,500 young people at greatest risk of violence

The bursaries will be offered to 547 people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 March 2022

NYA launches new round of training bursaries

Less young people are NEET than before the pandemic, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 March 2022

Proportion of NEET young people falls below pre-pandemic levels

Youth services are working to provide support to aid charities working in Ukraine. Picture: Save the Children

Features 3 March 2022

Ukraine: Resources for youth workers to help children understand crisis

Sector leaders are cautiously optimistic for the future of youth work. Picture: Chriatian Schwier/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 March 2022

Youth policy review sets priorities but falls short on funding

Illustration: James Thew/Adobe Stock

Funding 1 March 2022

Youth Investment Fund

The fund is aimed at supporting young people with their mental health through youth work. Picture: UK Youth

News 28 February 2022

UK Youth launches £10m mental health fund

The scheme aims to provide young people with a six-month paid work placement. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 February 2022

‘Chaotic’ Kickstart scheme failing to support enough young people, report finds

Building relationships with trusted adults may reduce involvement in youth violence, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2022

Youth work central to reducing knife crime, says former government adviser

Jamal Edwards was an ambassador for the Prince's Trust. Picture: Prince's Trust

News 21 February 2022

Jamal Edwards: Youth work organisations pay tribute to ‘young people’s champion’

Esther Horner founded Kinetic Youth in 2012.

News 17 February 2022

NYA appoints Kinetic Youth boss as deputy director of youth work

Sadiq Khan: I’m determined to ensure that every young Londoner in need of support has positive opportunities. Picture: Office of the Mayor of London

News 10 February 2022

Disadvantaged young Londoners to have access to mentors by 2024

Just 15 per cent of women and girls feel safe on social media, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 February 2022

More than one in five girls experience ‘cyberflashing’

Moussin Ismail is principal of Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre in London. Picture: Parliament TV

News 9 February 2022

Schools must link with youth services to boost pupil wellbeing, MPs told

Porn sites will be subject to stricter age verification rules, MPs have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2022

Online Safety Bill: MPs call for age-verification on porn sites