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Fathers' group steers boys away from a life of gangs

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

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When his 16-year-old son was killed in a gang-related attack in May 2009, James Gregory wanted to take positive action to support young people living in deprived areas of Manchester to steer clear of crime.

Good Idea: Make-up project highlights inner and outer beauty

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

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Combining skills in youth work and make-up art has enabled Teresa Reynolds to develop a programme to help girls and young women learn to look after both how they feel on the inside and their personal appearance.

Letters to the Editor: Children's centres need shared purpose

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

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My Life: Michael Heywood, 17, Rochdale

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

| CYP Now

It surprises me that young people know so little about money.

My Life: Laura-May Nardella, 17, London

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

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A lot of people close to me have struggled with alcohol and drug addiction. So two years ago when my friend mentioned the London Youth Involvement Project, I decided to join. It's run by Mentor, a drug and alcohol abuse prevention charity, and involves about 10 young people from London.

Participation in Action: Young disabled filmmakers turn love story into an epic

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

| CYP Now

Disabled young people have made films on love and relationships for their peers.

Skills for the Job: Dealing with racist behaviour

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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

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Fostering a climate of critical thinking and openness can help tackle the causes of racism among children and young people.

Daily roundup: child sexual exploitation, Jon Venables and children's centres

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Friday, July 5, 2013

| CYP Now

Online resource will raise awareness of child sexual exploitation, Bulger killer Venables to be released, and 23 children's centres in Kent at risk of closure, all in the new today.

My Life: Jasmine Crayton, 17, Cornwall

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

| CYP Now

It's been three years since I lost my brother Jordan to a type of bone cancer called osteosarcoma. He was 16 and my best friend. He was the happiest and bravest person I know.

Daily roundup: Free childcare, residential care, and youth unemployment

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

| CYP Now

Two-year-old childcare offer expansion in doubt, quarter of looked-after children are in lower-quality care homes, and the average under 30 will be unemployed for more than two years, all in the news today.

Participation in Action: Youth-led film shows value of mental health project

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

| CYP Now

Young people become filmmakers to examine the impact of a service designed to stop mental health problems reaching crisis point.

How we can lead the way in promoting positivity

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

| CYP Now

In 2012, I launched my first campaign to smash the stereotypes and improve attitudes towards children and young people.

Participation in Action: Young people learn how to deal with domestic violence

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

| CYP Now

A London-based project helps young people to recognise the signs of domestic violence and how to find support.

Participation in Action: Sharing problems helps adopted teens offeradvice

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Saturday, June 8, 2013

| CYP Now

All teenagers have to cope with difficult emotions, but those faced by adopted children and young people can often be greater.

Funding Watch: The Holywood Trust

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

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Good Idea: ‘Buddies' help transition for those with eating disorders

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

| CYP Now

Online recovery-focused peer-to-peer support for young people with an eating disorder aged 16 to 26 living in London and who are making a transition in their lives