Winners of this year's Awards will be announced on 25 November

CYP Now Awards 2021: shortlist unveiled

The government has committed to resettling 20,000 Afghan refugees over three years as part of Operation Warm Welcome. Picture: MoD

Councils assemble vital support for Afghan children and families

Social Care
Taser use on under-18s has nearly tripled in two years. Picture: Stephane/Adobe Stock

Case for reform in use of tasers

Youth Justice
Youth work leaders say a definition of youth work would give ‘clarity of purpose’. Picture: Vibe

Youth work cash crisis prompts call to action

Youth Work
Cognitive behavioural therapy is effective in treating pupils’ mental health problems. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

Review backs CBT use in schools

Health
A digital outreach tool is an app that can help young people at risk of exploitation. Picture: Gpetric/Adobe Stock

Incubator grows innovative ideas

Children's Services
Animations illustrate some of the issues children and families can experience around sexual abuse. Picture: Barnardo’s

Charity study gives voice to the unheard victims of sexual abuse

Social Care
Tim O’Neill: ‘It is vital to invest in essential services’

Interview: Tim O’Neill

Children's Services
Derren Hayes is editor of Children & Young People Now

Review must focus SEND system on earlier support

Editorial
Denise Hatton is chief executive of YMCA England and Wales

Universal credit cut reduces young people’s options

Youth Work
Nathan Ward is vicar of St Margaret’s Church, Rainham, and a former youth custody deputy director

Volunteers have a purity the sector must harness

Youth Work
Winners of this year's Awards will be announced on 25 November

Children & Young People Now Awards 2021 Shortlist

Children's Services