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Sessions on knife crime and prison awareness should be entered into with caution by schools, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 June 2024

'Cautiously consider’ use of unproven violence prevention strategies, schools warned

The support is designed to help young people better transition back into society. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 29 May 2024

Neurodiversity support officers to be introduced to youth custody settings

Oasis Restore’s refurbishment comes complete with a raft of high-spec classrooms for students to undertake vocational courses. Picture: Track 5/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 May 2024

UK’s first secure school opens after years of debate and delay

Cookham Wood YOI is set to close at the end of May. Picture: HMI Prisons

News 24 May 2024

Cookham Wood YOI staff 'unaware of closure plans until last minute'

Oasis Restore is on the site of the former Medway Secure Training Centre. Picture: Oasis Charitable Trust

News 20 May 2024

UK’s first secure school ready to open

Sadiq Khan has announced the investment after securing his third term as Mayor of London. Picture: City Hall

News 10 May 2024

Mayor of London to invest £14.5mn to tackle violence in key capital hotspots

Waltham Forest Council's YJS has been rated as 'requires improvement' by inspectors. Picture: Chris Dorney/Adobe Stock

News 10 May 2024

Lack of police oversight sees London YJS rated ‘requires improvement’

Campbell Robb is chief executive of crime reduction charity Nacro

Blogs 8 May 2024

How can the new PCCs build back the trust of young people?

Richard Parker's win in the race for West Midlands mayor signaled a big loss for the Conservatives. Picture: Richard Parker/X

News 3 May 2024

Mayoral elections 2024: What the results could mean for children and young people’s services

PAVA is classed as a section 5 firearm. Picture: Markus/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 April 2024

Expansion of PAVA ignites debate on youth custody force and restraint

Researchers are calling for more speech therapists to be employed by youth justice services. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2024

Youth justice diversion schemes ‘not fit’ for children with SEND

Pippa Goodfellow has joined the Children's Society. Picture: AYJ

News 26 April 2024

Alliance for Youth Justice chief steps down

Sadiq Khan has pledged to help young people across youth work, youth justice and education. Picture: City Hall

News 22 April 2024

Sadiq Khan reveals plans for youth investment ahead of mayoral election

Carolyne Willow has submitted an FOI over restraint techniques used in youth custody settings

Blogs 19 April 2024

Restraint failings still not adequately addressed 20 years after Gareth Myatt’s death

Anne Longfield says school absences increase the risk of child criminal exploitation. Picture: Centre for Young Lives

News 12 April 2024

Drugs gangs ‘targeting younger children’, Longfield warns

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