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14/01/2022: Isolation and social media among factors behind surge in eating disorders during pandemic, charities warn
Increased time spent on social media, isolation from friends, and disrupted school routines are among factors behind a surge in young people being treated for eating disorders during the pandemic, . . .
Children and Young People Now
14/01/2022: NYAS launches fund to support young care leavers
Young people aged between 16 and 25 who have left local authority care can now access a grant of up to £500. The Knapman Fund was launched by National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) and is open to any . . .
Children and Young People Now
14/01/2022: ‘Disgraceful’ Covid-19 restrictions on children in prison to end in March
Secondary legislation which allowed children in prison to be locked in cells for up to 22 hours a day at the height of the pandemic will end in March, it has been confirmed.
14/01/2022: The Evolution of Online Safety in Gaming
We see ourselves living in an ‘online’ world, surrounded by devices, constantly interacting, socialising and communicating with ease on a daily basis. It’s quite amazing really, particularly when you . . .
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26/01/2022: Safeguarding Children in the Digital Age
Safeguarding young people today requires all practitioners to be up to speed with the changing nature of risks that are online, as digital technology. . .
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08/02/2022: Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day 2022 will be celebrated on 8th February with the theme ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’.
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Latest Publications
29/12/2021: Out of Harm’s Way: A new care system to protect vulnerable teenagers at risk of exploitation and crime’
Anne Longfield, chair of the Commission on Young Lives, is today (Wednesday 29th December) publishing ‘Out of Harm’s Way: A new care system to protect. . .
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23/12/2021: Child trafficking in the UK 2021: a snapshot
The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner and ECPAT UK (Every Child Protected Against Trafficking) have launched a report providing an outline of. . .
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20/12/2021: Police disruption of child sexual abuse: Findings from a national survey of frontline personnel and strategic leads for safeguarding
This research study was commissioned by the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) to explore the ways in which police forces across. . .
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Links/Organisations
Children’s Society
Children as young as six are being forced to carry and sell drugs far away from their homes. They are made to skip school, sleep in drug dens, keep. . .
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County Lines (Fearless)
County Lines is a very serious issue where criminal gangs set up a drug dealing operation in a place outside their usual operating area. Gangs will. . .
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Abianda
Abianda is a London-based social enterprise that works with young women affected by gangs and county lines, and the professionals who support them.
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