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Youth Justice

Carolyne Willow: We know how to look after children well, how to keep them safe and guide them to a better life. Picture: Article 39

News 10 December 2020

Charities call for end to child imprisonment in England

Children's rights were overlooked in the government's response to the pandemic, charities have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2020

Children’s rights ‘worryingly low’ on political agenda, charities warn

Children as young as 15 were 'subject to solitary confinement', inspectors found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 December 2020

Inspectors criticise Rainsbrook STC for locking up children 23 hours a day for two weeks on arrival

Amanda Spielman: We want to return to our usual work in a measured, sensitive and practical way. Picture: Ofsted

News 3 December 2020

Ofsted announces return to full inspections in 2021

A similar scheme launched in London earlier this year. Picture: nurtureuk

News 3 December 2020

Kent and Medway Violence Reduction Unit launch nurturing schools partnership

Yvette Stanley, Ofsted's national director for regulation and social care, said the pandemic had exacerbated a range of problems in services for children. Picture: Ofsted

News 3 December 2020

'Serious shortage' of secure children’s home places concerns Ofsted

Rishi Sunak was previously urged to put children 'at the heart of the Spending Review'. Picture: HM Treasury

News 25 November 2020

Spending Review: What has Rishi Sunak pledged for children and young people?

Teachers have reported children going to school hungry and unwashed. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2020

Sector ‘disappointed’ over Spending Review’s failure to do more for disadvantaged children

Justin Russell is the chief inspector of probation. Picture: HMI Probation

News 24 November 2020

Half of youth offending services require improvement, inspectors say

James Mapstone: "We’ll help create a fair and open criminal justice system where no person faces discrimination”

Opinion 24 November 2020

Sport can tackle the problem of youth justice disproportionality

There have always been more boys than girls who are first-time entrants to the criminal justice system. Picture: motortion/Adobe Stock

Features 24 November 2020

Youth Justice: Special Report

The criminal justice system is disproportionately populated by people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

Other 24 November 2020

Youth Justice: Policy context

Opportunities to divert children away from the youth justice system must be sought. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 24 November 2020

The State of Youth Justice 2020

More needs to be done to respond to the impact of violence on girls and young women. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 24 November 2020

Therapeutic Interventions for Peace

Organisations must have digital engagement strategies prepared for lockdowns. Picture: Fabio rh2010/Adobe Stock

Research 24 November 2020

Living Through a Lockdown: Reflections and Recommendations from Young People at Risk of Serious Violence