Engage: Better alternatives to jail for young women says charity chief
The head of one of the country’s leading youth support charity’s has backed calls to keep more offending young women out of jail. The issue was raised recently by Karyn
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Tag: Young People / Youth Work
Webwatch: New app to inform young with learning difficulties on sexual health and consent
CKUK Common Knowledge and Scottish Drug Forum have launched Be Safe Have Fun – the first sexual health and safety app developed exclusively for young people age with autism and/or
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NHS appoints first clinical director to tackle rising knife crime in London
The NHS has appointed a leading surgeon to tackle rising knife crime in London. Martin Griffiths, consultant trauma surgeon at the Royal London Hospital, becomes the health service’s first clinical
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Schools admissions changes will see most vulnerable secure place more quickly
The schools admission code will be changed so the most vulnerable children, such as those fleeing domestic abuse, can access a place more quickly, the Education Secretary has announced. According
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Commissioner warns political chaos leaves children facing ‘wretched’ futures
Theresa May’s efforts to improve the chances for vulnerable youngsters are being hampered by “paralysis” in Westminster and the focus on Brexit, the Children’s Commissioner for England warned. The Prime
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Young carers in Scotland encouraged to apply for new support package
A new support package for young carers, which offers them discounts and opportunities, has been launched. Carers aged between 11 and 18 will be eligible to apply for the nationwide
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Judge refuses to place youth at risk from gang violence in secure accommodation
Council social service bosses have failed to persuade a High Court judge to place a 17-year-old youth at risk because of his involvement in gang activity in secure accommodation. Social
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Study reveals ‘alarming’ rise in rates of self-harm among girls and young women
Rates of self-harm have risen in England, particularly among girls and young women, research suggests. In 2014, 6.4% of 16 to 74-year-olds reported having intentionally harmed themselves at some point
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Number of young Scots waiting 12 months-plus for mental health care trebles
The number of youngsters waiting more than a year for specialist mental health treatment has more than trebled within 12 months, official figures show. A total of 118 children and
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Mental Health Foundation raises fears about impact of reality TV on young viewers
Reality TV, which often features an array of well-honed cast members, makes nearly a quarter of 18 to 24-year-olds worry about their body image, according to a new survey. The
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