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The Byron Review - Call for Evidence

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  • Tuesday, October 30, 2007
  • | CYP Now
The impact that violent, sexual or otherwise inappropriate content in video games and on the internet has on children and young people is frequently debated. But there is a lack of concrete evidence on the subject.

Open Weekend to get under way

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  • Thursday, July 2, 2009
  • | CYP Now
Youth services in England are preparing to run extra activities on 10 and 11 July as part of the government-backed Open Weekend.

Few guarantees in Brown's drive for jobs

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  • Tuesday, July 7, 2009
  • | CYP Now
I am incredulous that, during last week's launch of Building Britain's Future, Gordon Brown should have made the claim that "this is the first time that any government has guaranteed that jobs and training will be available to young people".

Last Word: Hit or diss

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  • Friday, July 24, 2009
  • | CYP Now
Youth clubs opening at weekends? HIT. If I knew there was something good happening at my local youth club at the weekend, and I had nothing to do, I'd be the first down there with all my mates. I'd rather be doing activities with my friends and having a laugh than be bored at home.

Youth Work: The politics of volunteering

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  • Tuesday, June 16, 2009
  • | CYP Now
Community service and volunteering for young people figures prominently in the youth policies of the two main political parties. Gordon Carson looks at what is being proposed, and which existing programmes could be their inspiration

Tories might cut commissioner

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  • Tuesday, October 27, 2009
  • | CYP Now
Shadow children's minister Tim Loughton has branded Maggie Atkinson's appointment as England's children's commissioner a "farce" and indicated the Conservatives could scrap the role if they gain power.

Young people set up advice agency

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  • Tuesday, January 29, 2008
  • | CYP Now
A group of 15- to 21-year-olds is setting up a social enterprise that will advise public services and businesses on engaging with young people, after taking part in a New Deal for Communities scheme.

Libraries invite input of youth

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  • Tuesday, February 5, 2008
  • | CYP Now
Young people should be involved in shaping the future of their local libraries, the National Youth Libraries Board has said.

Feature: Boxing back in the ring

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  • Wednesday, July 30, 2008
  • | CYP Now
Many youth projects turned their backs on boxing after medical professionals raised serious concerns about the sport. But now a new generation of schemes is emerging, reports Tom de Castella.

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