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The IOPC has recommended increased training for police officers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 August 2021

Taser incidents involving children double over two years

Keir Starmer meets young people in Wolverhampton. Picture: Keir Starmer/Twitter

News 19 August 2021

Labour: Decade of youth work cuts to blame for increase in violent crime

The scheme will focus on supporting families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 August 2021

£10m youth violence prevention scheme launches

A raft of new programmes have been launched. Picture: Arlen Conelly

News 11 August 2021

New programmes to tackle youth violence in 2021

Anne Longfield has warned an increase in exclusions from September could exacerbate the problem. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 9 August 2021

Longfield to lead independent commission on gangs and criminal exploitation

NYAS has said it will implement the ICO's recommendations. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 August 2021

NYAS apologises over failure to comply with data protection rules

Campaigners have criticised a lack of suitable secure accommodation for children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 July 2021

Court rules lack of secure accommodation in London unlawful

The NYA is calling for the recruitment of 10,000 qualified youth workers. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 29 July 2021

Crime reduction plan ‘falls short’ for young people, NYA says

Campaigners have called for measures specifically targeted around young women. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 July 2021

Call for police and crime commissioners to improve diversion among young adults

Mentors from Croydon-based charity Lives Not Knives work with vulnerable young people who face multiple challenges against a volatile backdrop of rising knife crime

Features 27 July 2021

A decade on from the summer riots

YOT staff reported a mixed picture regarding remote engagement of young people. Picture: shintartanya/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 July 2021

How YOTs adapted in pandemic

Home Secretary Priti Patel said the plan will help tackle gangs that exploit children. Picture: Parliament UK

News 27 July 2021

Crime plan invests in measures to tackle youth violence

The pandemic has increased time on remand for children, the AYJ has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2021

Pandemic’s ‘devastating’ effect on youth justice system revealed in research

Shadow youth justice minister Anna McMorrin has slammed the government's response. Picture: Parliament UK

News 19 July 2021

Labour blasts government response to 'youth custody crisis'

Dame Carol Black chaired the review. Picture: gov.uk

News 12 July 2021

Review urges 'age-appropriate' drug services for young people