The evidence of inequality is stark – and beneath it lies a tangled web of underlying issues, including poverty, health, lack of opportunities, lack of role models, adverse childhood experiences, education, mental health and racism.
Children from ethnically diverse backgrounds are over-represented in youth justice, and are also significantly under-represented in sport and physical activity participation.
It is this disturbing evidence that spurred my organisation, the Alliance of Sport in Criminal Justice, to partner with the Youth Justice Board and launch the Levelling the Playing Field project earlier this year.
Over the next three years, we will use sport and physical activity to improve health and life outcomes for 11,200 ethnically diverse children in England and Wales who are at risk of entering, or already involved with, the youth justice system.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
