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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

| CYP Now

This study conducted a systematic review of information and communication technology (ICT) supported social work interventions with young people. This included tailor-made project websites, computer hardware, mobile phones and general internet use.

Prospective adopters use technology to see the reality of childhood trauma

Best Practice

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

| CYP Now

Virtual reality technology used to improve understanding of child trauma.

A Review of the Risks Associated with Children and Young People’s Social Media Use and the Implications for Social Work Practice

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

| CYP Now

This study reviewed the research literature to understand what the research tells us about the nature of the risks posed to children and young people by their social media use.

Gaps in knowledge on ACEs

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

| CYP Now

Review shows negative impact of adverse childhood experiences and says understanding must improve.

Art therapy helps girls affected by youth violence

Best Practice

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

| CYP Now

A south London-based project is using creative expression as a therapeutic tool to support young girls affected by the aftermath of youth violence.

England eyes Scotland review for lessons on care system overhaul

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

| CYP Now

Taking three years, Scotland’s care review sets out detailed proposals for changing the “broken” care system. With the UK government pledging its own care review, sector experts identify what England can learn.

Children's charities welcome plans to appoint social media regulator

Thursday, February 13, 2020

| CYP Now

Children’s charities have welcomed government plans for a national regulator to protect vulnerable young people online.

Joint targeted area inspections: Inspections clinic

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

| CYP Now

Joint targeted area inspections began in 2016 with the aim of bringing a range of inspectorates together to assess how health and care services for children are delivered. Jo Stephenson assesses the learning so far.

Let’s put our minds to solving refugee crisis

Opinion

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

| CYP Now

Recent research stated that 100,000 children are in London without secure immigration status, yet, last month, MPs voted to drop child refugee protections from the Brexit Bill.

Unregistered children’s homes: Legal Update

Thursday, January 2, 2020

| CYP Now

As the number of children being taken into care continues to rise, Kamena Dorling, head of policy and public affairs at Coram Children's Legal Centre, looks at concerns regarding unregulated and unregistered children’s homes.

Shared Services: Special Report

Thursday, January 2, 2020

| CYP Now

Fresh evidence suggests collaboration is helping local authorities to find a wider range of care options for vulnerable children and introduce a greater array of good practice approaches to improve outcomes.

In the December edition of CYP Now: Lighthouse project; Election guide; and evidence and impact special

Thursday, November 28, 2019

| CYP Now

In the latest edition, CYP Now pays a visit to the Lighthouse, a groundbreaking project aimed at improving experiences and outcomes for children and young people who have been sexually abused.

General election 2019: Welfare and care

Other

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

| CYP Now

Beacon of hope for child abuse victims

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

| CYP Now

The Lighthouse is a ground-breaking project aimed at improving experiences and outcomes for children and young people who have been sexually abused. Tom de Castella meets the team.

Home education safety fears

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

| CYP Now

ADCS survey highlights safeguarding measures councils are taking over home-educated children.

Knife awareness course safety measures

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

| CYP Now

The death of a young person at a knife awareness course highlights key safeguarding issues, say experts.

Almost 700 children at risk of domestic violence every day, study shows

Thursday, November 21, 2019

| CYP Now

Almost 700 children are identified as being at risk of domestic violence in the UK every day, with many more cases going unreported, new figures reveal.

Prioritise mental health support for children in care, demands charity

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

| CYP Now

Urgent action is being called for to prioritise the mental health needs of looked-after children and care leavers before they reach crisis point, a new report says.

The contextual safeguarding debate

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

| CYP Now

Local authority leaders discussed how they are using contextual safeguarding approaches to improve young people's safety outside the home, at a CYP Now debate in partnership with Servelec.

Trauma-Informed Practice: Special Report

Thursday, September 26, 2019

| CYP Now

Experiencing traumatic events can have a lasting negative impact on children's development and wellbeing, so policymakers and service leaders are developing new trauma-informed interventions.

Trauma-Informed Practice: Policy context

Monday, September 23, 2019

| CYP Now

Evidence Review: Developing Trauma Informed Practice in Northern Ireland

Monday, September 23, 2019

| CYP Now

This large evidence review carried out for the Northern Ireland government looked at the evidence in relation to trauma-informed practice in public services.

Healing Environments For Children Who Have Experienced Trauma