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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

This year's award ceremony was held virtually

Features 4 March 2021

CYP Now Awards: Winners revealed

Inmates at Wetherby and Keppel YOI missed out on nine months of face-to-face education, inspectors found. Picture Google Maps

News 26 February 2021

Inspectors criticise Wetherby and Keppel YOI over education failings

Mentoring schemes are among those likely to be funded. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 February 2021

New £20m fund focuses on keeping children out of justice system

The project will support the recovery of children and families. Picture: Children 1st

News 26 February 2021

#Chances4Children: UK’s first centre to protect child witnesses of crime to open in Scotland

Nurseries remain open while schools have closed. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2021

Coronavirus: Latest guidance for early years, schools, social workers, youth and youth justice services

Half of children in youth custody are care-experienced, latest figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by model

News 25 February 2021

Police and crime commissioner candidates urged to end criminalisation of care-experienced children

Rob Butler MP present the bill in the House of Commons. Picture: Rob Butler/Twitter

News 24 February 2021

Bill launches to ensure all crimes by young people dealt with by youth court

Young people have reported more access to outdoor activities. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 February 2021

Inspectors find ‘early signs of improvement’ at troubled Rainsbrook STC