Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has ordered a review of the system of “incentives and and earned privileges” in young offender institutes, secure training centres and secure children’s homes. Young offenders have automatic rights to what Ministry of Justice sources see as “luxuries” - including games consoles, televisions, pool tables, sports equipment and variable bedtimes, reports the Daily Telegraph.
The planned crackdown will see privileges earned rather than viewed as a right.
The NSPCC has launched a public awareness campaign to help parents to talk with their children about the danger of sexual abuse. The six-week advertising campaign, to be aired on nearly 60 UK radio stations, is being supported by Netmums and will help parents teach the 'Underwear Rule’ - a five-point guide to protecting yourself - to their children. A YouGov poll shows half the parents of 5-17-year-olds who took part in the survey have never spoken to their sons or daughters about the issue.
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