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Dorset PCC Martyn Underhill has raised concerns over a lack of youth centres. Picture: Martyn Underhill

News 4 February 2020

Dorset PCC blames cuts to youth services for spike in youth crime

Current laws regarding DBS checks were ruled unlawful. Picture: Disclosure and Barring Service

News 4 February 2020

Campaigners urge government action on disclosure of youth cautions

Sector leaders have called on the government for a review into the care system. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 January 2020

What does Brexit mean for children and young people?

Self-harm incidents have also increased, YJB figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 January 2020

Restraint and self-harm in youth custody at five-year high

Staff shortages have coincided with higher incidents of abuse and neglect in YOIs. Picture: Guzelian

Analysis 28 January 2020

Fears over custody staff drop

Young people who are vulnerable, lonely or have learning difficulties are especially targeted by organised crime groups. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 28 January 2020

‘It’s a no-win scenario, either the police or a gang will get you’ Young People and Organised Crime – Vulnerable or Criminal?

Northampton Council’s Anna King says specialist work on knife crime is necessary

Best Practice 28 January 2020

Youth workers tackle knife crime in Northampton

Activities develop social skills including emotional self-regulation and motivation. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 28 January 2020

MultifunC, Scandinavia: International Focus

The Lighthouse project offers a range of support services for young victims of sexual abuse. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 28 January 2020

Three-fold increase in child sexual abuse referrals to Lighthouse project

Some children left their cells for just 15 minutes a day, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 January 2020

Inspectorate calls for end to 'harmful solitary confinement' of child prisoners

Gang-related activity was not recorded during one young person's assessment, inspectors said. Picture: SakhanPhotography/Adobe Stock

News 17 January 2020

Inspectors raise 'serious concerns' over Bradford YOT

Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan called on the government to find a long-term solution to the issue. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 16 January 2020

One fifth of knife crimes in England and Wales committed by children

The Stride initiative helps boys and men at risk of criminal exploitation. Picture: The Children's Society

News 13 January 2020

Children's Society gets £120,000 to help fight county lines exploitation

Figures from an FOI request revealed 354 dangerous restraint incidents in the past two years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 January 2020

Oakhill STC sees 27 staff investigated over abuse and neglect in last three years

A lack of youth services means young people are not diverted away from crime, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 January 2020

Vulnerable children 'consistently failed' by county lines response, charity warns