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Youth Justice

Anna McMorrin is shadow minister for victims and youth justice. Picture: Parliament UK

News 28 January 2022

Almost half of beds in secure children’s homes ‘unused’, says Labour

Keith Fraser has called for more support for 'black children to live crime-free lives'. Picture: YJB

News 27 January 2022

Youth justice system ‘failing’ to tackle disproportionality

The House of Lords voted by 193 to 168 in favour of an amendment to the bill. Image: Parliament TV

News 21 January 2022

Peers vote against government to allow councils to run 'secure schools'

Children faced 22 hours a day in cells under the rules. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 January 2022

‘Disgraceful’ Covid-19 restrictions on children in prison to end in March

Anne Longfield is the chair of the Commission on Young Lives. Picture: Alex Deverill

Features 12 January 2022

Five key lessons from the Commission on Young Lives

London's Violence Reduction Team will lead the research. Picture: London VRU

News 11 January 2022

Young people lead research into impact of knife images on social media

Youth workers have been placed on 18 routes around schools in the West Midlands. Picture: West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

News 7 January 2022

Violence reduction scheme sees youth workers chaperone walk to school

Oakhill STC was issued with an urgent notice to improve last year. Picture: G4S

News 5 January 2022

Problems at ‘inadequate’ STC easing but situation 'still fragile', warn inspectors

Sadiq Khan has proposed the trial the scheme in three London boroughs. Picture: Mayor of London's Office

News 5 January 2022

Pilot scheme bids to scrap criminal sentences for young people caught with cannabis

Jenny Coles has been awarded a CBE for services to children's social care. Picture: ADCS

News 4 January 2022

Former Hertfordshire DCS awarded CBE in New Year Honours list

Disproportionality in the youth justice system must be addressed. Picture: Wavebreakmedia Micro/Adobe Stock

Features 22 December 2021

Inspections Clinic: Tackling disproportionality

Sophie Charles: “It can be tough working in this environment and within this system, but there are glimmers of hope and positivity every day”

Best Practice 22 December 2021

How I Got Here: Sophie Charles

Young people are often placed in secure children's homes more than 140 miles from home. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 December 2021

Less than half of welfare referrals to secure children’s homes result in placements, research warns

The Children's Society have warned children could be targeted at transport hubs. Picture: The Children's Society

News 16 December 2021

Concern over increase in county lines grooming during pandemic

Concerns were raised over allegations made about staff at Oakhill STC. Picture: G4S

News 16 December 2021

Hundreds of children allege abuse by prison staff over last three years, charity finds