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Young people share plans to tackle youth violence and exploitation with London mayor

Thursday, February 16, 2023

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Hundreds of young people involved in programmes to boost opportunities for under-25s have taken part in an event to share solutions to the biggest issues facing their generation including youth violence and exploitation, poor mental health and racism.

Empowerment programme offers positive pathways to at-risk black young people

Thursday, February 16, 2023

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The Amani Project is working with black and mixed-race young people who want to turn their lives around, offering positive pathways to young people who are at risk of youth violence and exploitation.

Treat criminal exploitation of young people as a ‘national threat’, campaigners urge

Friday, February 3, 2023

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Youth justice leaders and cross-party MPs have urged the government to treat youth violence and criminal exploitation of young people as a "national threat" during an event in parliament.

Youth crime prevention scheme expands

Friday, January 13, 2023

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A London-based programme designed to divert vulnerable young people away from the criminal justice system has expanded outside of the capital for the first time.

Redthread relaunches youth violence prevention events

Thursday, January 5, 2023

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Redthread has relaunched a series of events on safeguarding for professionals working to reduce youth violence after a three-year hiatus.

Directors of children’s services among sector leaders recognised in New Year Honours

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

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Directors of children's services (DCSs) are among sector leaders to be recognised in King Charles III first New Year's Honours list.

Projects to support Ukrainian refugee children over Christmas

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

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Richmond Council's call for new hosts to house Ukrainian children and their families over the festive period is one of many projects aiming to help refugee families prepare for their first Christmas in the UK.

App to support victims of LGBTQ+ hate crime launches

Friday, December 16, 2022

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A rise in LGBTQ+ hate crime across the UK has prompted the launch of an app to encourage reporting of incidents and provide confidential support to victims.

Children’s rights leaders slam ‘deeply disturbing’ weakening of modern slavery framework

Thursday, December 15, 2022

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a raft of proposed changes to the asylum system, including measures which campaigners say will “significantly weaken” child protection and modern slavery frameworks.

Lessons on unhealthy relationships could reduce youth violence levels, research finds

Thursday, December 15, 2022

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Teaching young people about the early signs of domestic violence and its impact on victims could reduce youth violence levels by 17 per cent, according to researchers.

Safeguarding pilot offers free training around online grooming

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

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Safeguarding professionals are invited to join a pilot training programme designed to increase understanding of online grooming.

CYP Now Awards winners revealed on night of celebration

Friday, November 25, 2022

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The winners of the 2022 Children and Young People Now Awards were unveiled at a glittering ceremony in London.

Inquiry over impact of sport on cutting youth crime launches

Thursday, November 17, 2022

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An inquiry is launching to examine the impact of sport and physical activity on reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour.

Children with a social worker more likely to be affected by violence, research finds

Monday, November 14, 2022

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Six in 10 children supported by a social worker have been affected by violence as either a victim or a witness, research has found.

Longfield commission sets out ‘Sure Start for teenagers’ plans

Friday, November 4, 2022

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The creation of an England-wide network of 1,000 community hubs dubbed ‘Sure Start for teenagers’ that would provide support for those vulnerable to exploitation from criminal gangs is a key recommendation of a year-long review of services for young people led by former children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield.

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

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.

Charity receives £5m to support county lines victims

Thursday, October 6, 2022

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Catch22 has been granted up to £5 million in Home Office funding to continue its work supporting young victims of county lines drug gangs.

Mentoring projects set to benefit from £12.5m fund

Monday, October 3, 2022

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Projects supporting young people involved in exploitation, crime or serious violence by assigning them a mentor to act as a “trusted adult” can bid for a share of a new grant round launched by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF).

Government policy briefs for children and young people

Thursday, September 29, 2022

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CYP Now lays out the responsibilities of ministers responsible for services for children and young people.

Kit Malthouse appointed as Education Secretary

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

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Kit Malthouse has been named as the new Education Secretary in Prime Minister Liz Truss’s first cabinet.

Home Office grants funding to Liverpool youth violence programme after shootings

Thursday, September 1, 2022

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The Home Office has announced a package of support for local authorities in Liverpool to deliver trauma-informed services in schools and violence prevention programmes to young people following a spate of shootings in the city.

Youth work key to London's £5m violence prevention programme

Thursday, August 18, 2022

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The London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has shared multi-million pound plans to protect young people from gang involvement as Sadiq Khan warns that the cost-of-living crisis could increase levels of violent crime in the capital.

Interview: Naomi Hulston, Catch 22 chief executive

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

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If knowing the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation is an important aspect of leadership, then Naomi Hulston starts her job as Catch22 chief executive from a good position.

Future Roots: The farm that helps young people grow

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

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Future Roots gives children who struggle to cope in school the chance to learn and develop through farming. Founder Julie Plumley explains how countryside activities help transform young lives.

Redthread chief John Poyton steps down

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

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John Poyton, chief executive of violence prevention charity Redthread, has announced plans to step down from the organisation after two decades.

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