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Ninety per cent of children remanded in custody in London are from BAME backgrounds, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 October 2020

Survey explores rise in child remand in London

The fund is set to support projects keeping children away from violent crime. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 October 2020

Youth Endowment Fund launches 10-year strategy to tackle youth violence

Other 29 September 2020

Youth justice – Children's Workforce Guide to Qualifications and Training

Redthread chief executive John Poynton says 'all agencies must have plans in place to protect the younger generation'.

News 29 September 2020

Young people at risk of youth violence 'lacked support during lockdown'

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

Opinion 29 September 2020

Custody staff need crisis communication training

Migrant children should be supported through the asylum process, charities say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Sponsored Features 23 September 2020

How youth offending services can address over-representation of BAME young people in custody

Tim Bateman: Growing disproportionality is "nothing short of a disgrace". Picture: NAYJ

News 23 September 2020

Socio-economic inequalities ‘not to blame’ for disproportionality in youth justice system

Khan: Inequality, poverty, social alienation are all factors in violent crime. Picture: City Hall

News 22 September 2020

Mayor of London's £2.4m boost to help vulnerable young people return to school

MPs have vowed to offer support to those worst affected. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 September 2020

Human rights committee criticises government actions to protect children during pandemic

Lord Buckland revealed plans in his white paper on sentencing. Picture: Parliament UK

News 17 September 2020

MoJ plans to change legislation to allow charity to run first secure school

North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service has been praised by inspectors. Picture: North Yorkshire County Council

News 17 September 2020

North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service rated ‘good’ by inspectors

Young offenders were kept in cells for 22 hours a day, Peter Clarke warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 September 2020

Child prisoners at ‘real risk of psychological decline’ after lockdown

Having a criminal record for offences committed as a child can harm young people's chances of finding work. Picture: Tom Julier

News 7 September 2020

Criminal records system 'undermining' youth justice reforms, campaigners claim

Enver Solomon: The systems in place to support young people at risk of exclusion failing. Picture: Just for Kids Law

News 28 August 2020

Children exploited by gangs in lockdown 'most at risk of exclusion’ in September

The school is planned on the site of Medway STC. Picture: Oasis Charitable Trust

News 20 August 2020

First secure school facing further delays due to charitable status wrangle