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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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Review of cases in the London borough of Croydon highlights how safeguarding organisations need to work with vulnerable children as early as possible to reduce the risk of them getting involved in violent incidents

Interview: Lucie Russell, interim chief executive of Redthread

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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Derren Hayes speaks to the interim chief executive of youth charity Redthread.

Tackling rising youth violence threat

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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Research highlights youth violence link to centre closures and examples of groups achieving success.

Disadvantaged young people gain cybersecurity know how

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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The Regional Cyber Crime Unit Prevent Team for West Midlands Region delivers offender intervention and management through a structured programme called Cyber Choices – a National initiative lead by the National Crime Agency.

Young people gain skills to leave crime behind

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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Scheme targets young offenders most at risk of going into custody, giving them the opportunity to develop employability skills to turn their lives around.

Interview: Amani Simpson, filmmaker and youth crime campaigner

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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Emily Harle speaks to the award-winning filmmaker and youth crime campaigner.

Inspections clinic: Youth justice services

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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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.

Briefing: custody restraint ban

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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Painful restraint on children in secure settings to be banned except in exceptional circumstances.

Interview: Maureen McKenna, education expert advising London’s VRU

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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Fiona Simpson speaks to the education expert on her role advising London’s Violence Reduction Unit.

Partnership offers alternative to custody in London

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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The London Accommodation Pathfinder takes an innovative approach to supporting young people on remand who would otherwise be in custody.

Justin Russell charts key youth justice developments

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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The outgoing chief inspector of probation charts key changes in youth justice system during his tenure.

Training: Yorkshire YJS partnership delivers results

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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Resettlement consortium in Yorkshire boosts the skills of youth offending practitioners and improves outcomes for young people despite the challenges of Covid and limited budgets.

Catch22 helps young people get on right road

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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Not-for-profit organisation delivers discussion-based workshops as part of a programme to break gang and violence ideation among young adults in custody.

Youth offending teams put effective resettlement policies into action

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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A recently published HM Inspectorate of Probation guide highlights examples of effective resettlement practice by youth offending services in Hammersmith and Fulham, Buckinghamshire, Bolton and York.

Resettlement of Children: Key policy developments

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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Resettlement in youth justice is the support a child receives as they return to the community following a period in custody. Planning for resettlement should begin from the day the child arrives at the custodial establishment.

Special Report: Resettlement of Children

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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Youth offending teams and local authorities are working together to design and deliver resettlement solutions that focus on the child's needs and support them at an early stage through their journey.

Inspections Clinic: Prisoners with restricted status

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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Young prisoners who have committed the most serious crimes are subject to strict measures that impede rehabilitation and affect their mental health, according to a review. Jo Stephenson reports.

Healthcare in secure settings

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

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Experts welcome refresh of health standards for secure settings, but warn delivery will be challenging.

Inspections Clinic: 10 key questions on STC assurance visits