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Offender tagging scheme extended across Scotland

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Tuesday, December 11, 2007

| CYP Now

Powers to electronically tag young offenders have been extended to all children's hearings in Scotland.

Inspection finds young women's prison in 'state of crisis'

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

| CYP Now

Young women in Cornton Vale Prison and YOI are living in poor conditions, mixing with adult prisoners and spending too much time in their cells, according to an inspection report that described the prison as "in a state of crisis".

Depression during pregnancy linked to violence in children

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Friday, February 5, 2010

| CYP Now

Mothers who suffer depression during pregnancy are more likely to have children that show signs of antisocial behaviour and violence later in life, a new study has found.

Teenager pleads guilty to inciting racial hatred on internet

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Friday, February 19, 2010

| CYP Now

A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to two charges of inciting racial hatred after posting videos on internet site YouTube in the first case of its kind in England and Wales.

Uncertainty looms over children's lead role at ACPO as McPherson announces retirement

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

| CYP Now

The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has refused to confirm whether there will be a replacement lead for children and young people within the organisation after it emerged that Ian McPherson will retire in the new year.

Police clamp down on underage drinking

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

| CYP Now

Over 23,000 young people were targeted by the police during a February half-term crackdown on underage drinking.

Damilola Taylor's mother dies

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

| CYP Now

The mother of Damilola Taylor, who has campaigned against knife crime since her son's death, has died.

YJB suspends controversial restraint techniques

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Wednesday, December 19, 2007

| CYP Now

The government has suspended the use of two restraint techniques used on young people in custody after experts expressed concerns at their safety.

Former youth prison officer wins unfair dismissal case

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

| CYP Now

A former prison officer has won a case for unfair dismissal after being bullied at a young offender institution (YOI).

Anti-knife drive ads to be launched

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

| CYP Now

The Home Office today launches TV, online and poster ads as part of its 'It Doesn't Have to Happen' anti-knife campaign.

Youth Justice Board chair appointed

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

| CYP Now

Frances Done has been appointed chair of the Youth Justice Board by Children's Secretary Ed Balls and Justice Secretary Jack Straw.

Charity calls for more support for knife carriers

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Monday, January 21, 2008

| CYP Now

A leading crime prevention charity has urged the government to take a more creative approach to tackling knife crime.

YJB faces High Court challenge over secure home contracts

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

| CYP Now

The Howard League for Penal Reform is challenging the Youth Justice Board in the High Court over its decision not to renew contracts with four secure children's homes.

YJB computer theft could put children at risk

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

| CYP Now

Laptop computers and discs potentially containing personal information on children have been stolen during a break-in at a Youth Justice Board (YJB) building.

Youth Crime Action Plan update pledges more family intervention

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

| CYP Now

The government has called on local authorities to crack down on out-of-control families to prevent their children getting involved in crime.

Rise in children placed in secure homes

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Friday, July 24, 2009

| CYP Now

New figures show numbers of children held in secure children's homes has increased despite a Youth Justice Board (YJB) decision not to renew four contracts.