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Crime reduction plan ‘falls short’ for young people, NYA says

Thursday, July 29, 2021

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The government’s new crime reduction strategy “falls short” of supporting young people away from criminal activity, the National Youth Agency (NYA) has said.

New programmes to tackle youth violence in 2021

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

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A raft of experts and charities have announced new programmes to help tackle youth violence amid fears there could be an increase in young people targeted by criminal gangs sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic.

#Chances4Children: NCS and Onside lead events to tackle youth violence

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Friday, September 17, 2021

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Youth organisations have joined forces to host a series of workshops designed to combat youth violence.

Levelling Up White Paper: Key points for the children's sector

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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Investment in youth services and education in the UK’s most disadvantaged areas have been announced as part of the government’s “levelling-up” plan.

Levelling Up white paper a ‘missed opportunity’ to support young people

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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Plans to increase opportunities for young people published in the government’s Levelling Up white paper do not go far enough to support the most disadvantaged children, sector leaders have said.

Disadvantaged young Londoners to have access to mentors by 2024

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

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Access to a personal mentor will be provided to all young people in London in need of support by 2024, under plans unveiled by Sadiq Khan.

Youth workers feel ‘professionally abandoned’, says director of London’s VRU

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Friday, March 25, 2022

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A decade of cuts to youth services has left youth workers feeling “professionally abandoned and neglected”, according to the director of London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU).

Greater understanding of child-to-parent abuse needed across London, Sadiq Khan warns

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

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School exclusions, undiagnosed mental health issues and unidentified special educational needs and disabilities are among the key drivers behind child-to-parent abuse, the mayor of London has said.

MoJ confirms delay to secure school opening

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Friday, November 8, 2019

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Plans to open England's first "secure school" next year, as part of efforts to improve the rehabilitation of young offenders, have been delayed.

Sadiq Khan announces £8m funding to embed youth workers in emergency departments

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Friday, October 7, 2022

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The Mayor of London has announced almost £8 million in funding to embed youth workers in A&E departments across London over the next three years.

London mayor funds more youth workers in custody suites

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Friday, April 21, 2023

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London’s violence reduction unit (VRU) is to expand the number of specially-trained youth workers in the capital’s custody suites to help divert young people from crime.

Sadiq Khan reveals plans for youth investment ahead of mayoral election

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Monday, April 22, 2024

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Sadiq Khan has pledged to provide 250,000 more positive opportunities for young Londoners in youth clubs, including mentoring and youth worker investment, in the lead up to next month's mayoral election.

Chair announced for new government award scheme

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Dame Denise Platt, chair of the recently abolished Commission for Social Care Inspection, is to chair a new government award scheme to recognise innovation and excellence in local government.

Minister rejects criminal justice bill changes

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Thursday, January 10, 2008

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Legal changes designed to ensure custody is only used as a last resort for under 18s have been thrown out by the government.

Knife convictions rocket under Labour

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Friday, January 18, 2008

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The number of young people convicted of carrying knives and other offensive weapons has more than doubled in the last decade.

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Crime reduction plan ‘falls short’ for young people, NYA says

New programmes to tackle youth violence in 2021

#Chances4Children: NCS and Onside lead events to tackle youth violence

Levelling Up White Paper: Key points for the children's sector

Levelling Up white paper a ‘missed opportunity’ to support young people

Disadvantaged young Londoners to have access to mentors by 2024

Youth workers feel ‘professionally abandoned’, says director of London’s VRU

Greater understanding of child-to-parent abuse needed across London, Sadiq Khan warns

MoJ confirms delay to secure school opening

Sadiq Khan announces £8m funding to embed youth workers in emergency departments

London mayor funds more youth workers in custody suites

Sadiq Khan reveals plans for youth investment ahead of mayoral election

Chair announced for new government award scheme

Minister rejects criminal justice bill changes

Knife convictions rocket under Labour

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