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Prisons ombudsman highlights systemic failings in case of boy's suicide

Friday, December 3, 2010

| CYP Now

The Youth Justice Board was wrong to place a vulnerable child, who killed himself in custody three years ago, in a young offender institution (YOI) rather than a secure training centre (STC) or secure children's home, a report has found.

Project Art by Offenders

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

| CYP Now

Young offenders from Lambeth Youth Offending Team curated an art exhibition in conjuction with the Koestler Trust at the Royal Festival Hall.

Number of young offenders detained far from home falls

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

| CYP Now

Numbers of young offenders held in custody more than 50 miles from their home are in decline, CYP Now has learned.

Balls calls for better service integration

News

Friday, October 24, 2008

| CYP Now

Children's services must work more closely together to be successful in helping young people, the children's secretary has said.

Conflicting targets are impeding drive to reduce use of custody

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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

| CYP Now

Agencies striving for different targets could hinder work to reduce the number of young people in custody, according to an evaluation of a national scheme to reduce the number of young people in prison.

Mayor of London launches youth crime plan

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Monday, November 3, 2008

| CYP Now

The Mayor of London has called for a radical approach to the rehabilitation of first-time young offenders at the launch of his youth action plan consultation paper.

CYP Now to host workforce show

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

| CYP Now

CYP Now is to stage a pioneering new show for everyone who works to deliver the Every Child Matters agenda locally.

Government considers laws to stem use of dogs by gangs

News

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

| CYP Now

An increase in the use of dogs as weapons by young gang members has prompted the government to consider tough new dangerous dog laws.

YJB's placement of boys criticised

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

| CYP Now

The Youth Justice Board (YJB) has denied claims it has been "trawling" secure children's homes for boys to put into young offender institutions (YOI).