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Hindley YOI criticised over bullying and violence

    News
  • Friday, August 15, 2014
  • | CYP Now
A young offender institution (YOI) near Wigan is still struggling to overcome problems around bullying and violence that contributed to the suicide of a 17-year-old inmate three years ago, according to inspectors.

Youth custody figures hit new low

    News
  • Thursday, June 19, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Numbers of under-18s in custody have fallen to a new low, but black and ethnic minority young people now make up four out of every 10 of those detained, latest figures reveal.

Councils need help to beat child poverty rise

    Other
  • Monday, April 28, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Projecting what will happen to child poverty figures between now and 2020 is a difficult task for the statisticians and number crunchers, let alone politicians and campaigners. So pronouncements on what the future holds have to be treated with a hefty dose of caution, particularly with a general election not far away.

Legal Update: Court anonymity for young people

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  • Monday, April 28, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Kirsten Anderson, legal research and policy manager at Coram Children's Legal Centre discusses a ruling that children previously involved in court proceedings can be named in the media after they turn 18.