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Critics say exclusions are particularly 'harsh' following lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 April 2021

Race report 'vindicates' disproportionate exclusions of black children, critics say

Many young offenders who participated in the study were found to have experienced mental health problems, violence and abuse. Picture: Rimmdream/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 March 2021

Study links trauma to offending

Rob Butler: “This would be a simple anomaly to correct, but one that would bring profound benefits to young people in the greatest need of tailored support”

Opinion 30 March 2021

Youth courts offer best way to serve young offenders’ needs

Nathan Ward is vicar of St Margaret’s Church, Rainham, and a former youth custody deputy director

Opinion 30 March 2021

Recognise failure for successful secure schools

Aycliffe Secure Centre was judged “outstanding” in all areas in September 2019

Features 30 March 2021

Secure children’s homes: Inspections Clinic

Gangs are using social media to establish local drugs networks, report finds. Image: Adobe Stock

News 29 March 2021

Drug gangs ‘using social media to groom young people’

Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre, in Northamptonshire, has been run by MTC since 2016. Picture: MTC

News 29 March 2021

MPs ‘shocked and appalled’ by treatment of children at STC

Use of physical restraint on children increased last year, according to research by the Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 March 2021

Campaign calls for ban on handcuffing children

Children in youth custody are likely to have suffered abuse, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 March 2021

Most children in youth justice system have suffered trauma, research suggests

Feltham A was praised over increasing the time childre spent out of cells. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2021

Inspectors praise progress at YOI blighted by violence

Campaigners have celebrated the move. Picture: SYP/Twitter

News 17 March 2021

Scotland enshrines UNCRC in domestic law

Rachel De Souza is the new children's commissioner for England. Picture: DfE

News 16 March 2021

Children’s commissioner launches ‘once-in-a-generation’ review of childhood

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill has been introduced in Parliament. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 March 2021

Tougher community sentences planned for young offenders

The hub will offer support for housing and employment. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 March 2021

£3m pilot scheme aims to reduce youth reoffending in east London

Redthread is among the organisations supporting young people who have been admitted to A&E. Picture: Redthread

News 8 March 2021

Home Office announces £130m to tackle serious violence and knife crime