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A public health approach to youth violence

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  • Tuesday, September 25, 2018
  • | CYP Now
With violent crime on the increase in England, Tom de Castella asks what children's services can learn from the public health model that originated in the US and has reduced youth violence in Glasgow.

Inspections clinic: Youth justice services

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  • Tuesday, September 26, 2023
  • | CYP Now
While a new report shows that more young offenders are now accessing better quality specialist services, some areas of concern still remain. Jo Stephenson examines the inspectorate’s findings.

Tackling Youth Violence: Special Report

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  • Tuesday, October 26, 2021
  • | CYP Now
Despite a recent fall in knife-related assaults, there are fears the pandemic has fuelled the factors that give rise to youth violence, prompting fresh calls for action to divert young people from harm.

Secure children’s homes: Inspections Clinic

Secure children’s homes cater for some of the most vulnerable children but there is a serious shortage of placements. Jo Stephenson looks at how good partnerships and staff levels are key to inspection outcomes.

Inspections Clinic: Multi-agency working

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  • Tuesday, August 31, 2021
  • | CYP Now
A review of multi-agency working in response to youth offending praises work to help young people move away from crime, but criticises the response around looked-after children, finds Jo Stephenson.

Inspections Clinic: Tackling disproportionality

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  • Wednesday, December 22, 2021
  • | CYP Now
Inspectors now assess how youth offending services promote diversity and address disproportionality. While the issue is on the radar of most teams, few have made sufficient progress, reports Jo Stephenson.

Twenty years of youth offending teams

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  • Tuesday, October 27, 2020
  • | CYP Now
This year, youth offending teams (YOTs) turned 20. Here, current and former YOT managers reflect on developments over the 20 years, while the YJB chair considers the challenges that lie ahead.