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Northampton Council’s Anna King says specialist work on knife crime is necessary

Best Practice 28 January 2020

Youth workers tackle knife crime in Northampton

Activities develop social skills including emotional self-regulation and motivation. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 28 January 2020

MultifunC, Scandinavia: International Focus

The Lighthouse project offers a range of support services for young victims of sexual abuse. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 28 January 2020

Three-fold increase in child sexual abuse referrals to Lighthouse project

Some children left their cells for just 15 minutes a day, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 January 2020

Inspectorate calls for end to 'harmful solitary confinement' of child prisoners

Gang-related activity was not recorded during one young person's assessment, inspectors said. Picture: SakhanPhotography/Adobe Stock

News 17 January 2020

Inspectors raise 'serious concerns' over Bradford YOT

Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan called on the government to find a long-term solution to the issue. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 16 January 2020

One fifth of knife crimes in England and Wales committed by children

The Stride initiative helps boys and men at risk of criminal exploitation. Picture: The Children's Society

News 13 January 2020

Children's Society gets £120,000 to help fight county lines exploitation

Figures from an FOI request revealed 354 dangerous restraint incidents in the past two years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 January 2020

Oakhill STC sees 27 staff investigated over abuse and neglect in last three years

A lack of youth services means young people are not diverted away from crime, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 January 2020

Vulnerable children 'consistently failed' by county lines response, charity warns

The Met Police will post 600 more officers in schools, Cressida Dick has said. Picture: Met Police

News 6 January 2020

Met commissioner promises more police in London schools

John Drew is former chief executive of the Youth Justice Board

Opinion 2 January 2020

Find moment to ‘reach’ troubled children

Other 2 January 2020

Age of criminal responsibility

The fund will provide early intervention support for young people at risk of being involved in crime. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 December 2019

London mayor ploughs £3.2m into combatting youth violence

Croydon YOS has been rated as "requires improvement". Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 December 2019

Too many Neet young people under Croydon YOS, inspectors say

Newham’s mayor Rokhsana Fiaz said the council was committed to improving the health, safety and wellbeing of young people in the borough

News 17 December 2019

London council to invest in youth services to tackle knife crime