New research shows that 67% of unemployed 17-19 year olds in Newcastle come from the 25% of 17-19 year olds who have had multiple contacts with children’s social care. An
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An evaluation of the Durham Aycliffe Secure Centre specialist unit working with young victims of child sexual exploitation. The report looks at how the specialist unit’s programme can improve the
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The University of Sunderland has announced the launch a new School of Nursing as well a new three-year BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice. The new School of Nursing will be
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Valuable research at a North East university is in danger of not going ahead because of a lack of voices from a too often silent population. Male domestic violence is
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The Children’s Commissioner for England visited Teesside University last week to talk about the important role education can play in shaping the future of care leavers’ lives. Anne Longfield OBE
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A paedophile has joined his father, brother and nephew in becoming the family’s fourth convicted child sex offender. Derek Smith, 50, from Darlington, has been jailed for 16 years after
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A 16-year-old girl said to associate with criminals feared to be involved in sex trafficking should be placed into secure accommodation for her own protection, a family court judge has
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Cafcass has launched Parenting Plan and Family Meetings: a free support service for separated parents in Greater Manchester, Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire to assist families to agree arrangements for
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Cafcass has this week launched Parenting Plan and Family Meetings, a free support service for parents in Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire. Parents from these areas who are having difficulties
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Many children suffering from the trauma of sexual abuse can benefit from a therapy using creative methods, according to a study by Durham and Bristol universities. The therapy offered by
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