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19/02/2025: Who is Andrew Tate? The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer
The controversial British-American influencer Andrew Tate is facing trial in Romania. He has been charged with rape, human trafficking and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women.
19/02/2025: Calls to tackle ‘shocking’ racial disproportionality in youth justice
Campaigners are urging the government to take urgent action to tackle the “stark” overrepresentation of young people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds in the criminal justice system, after research found the problem has worsened.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
19/02/2025: Government launches vaping study and social media campaign on dangers
The government has launched a £62 million study to examine the impact of vaping on young people, amid the trend which has “skyrocketed” in recent years.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
19/02/2025: Retailers to be required to report suspicious or bulk purchases of knives
New raft of measures labelled Ronan’s law include tougher sentences for those caught selling blades to under-18s.
19/02/2025: 10-year study to shed light on youth vaping
Landmark study to investigate long-term health effects of vaping on young people’s health and wellbeing, alongside wider influences on adolescent health.
18/02/2025: More than 100 child sexual abuse image crimes being recorded by police every day
“We’re urging the government to ensure children are better protected in private messaging environments.”
17/02/2025: ‘Groundbreaking’ case paves legal aid path for pupil exclusion appeals
Families appealing permanent school exclusions on discrimination grounds have a “clearer path to justice” after a ban on legal aid was lifted, say campaigners.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
17/02/2025: Child-Centred Casework In Youth Justice
HM Inspectorate of Probation Academic Insight into the key components of high-quality child-centred casework in youth justice.
16/02/2025: Are noise-cancelling headphones to blame for young people’s hearing problems?
Whether it’s the echo of beeping tills in a supermarket or the hissing of a coffee machine in your local café, the brain is constantly working to decode hundreds of noises each day.
16/02/2025: Parents working from home is affecting school attendance, says Ofsted chief
Martyn Oliver says less office-going since pandemic has led to a shift in attitudes among pupils in England.
14/02/2025: ‘What I wish I had known about keeping safe during home visits’
A social worker with over 20 years’ experience’ reflects on how she learned to ensure her safety and make the most out of home visits, following one scary encounter when newly qualified
14/02/2025: Childline data reveals boys are most vulnerable to ‘sextortion’
“In response, we launched a new Childline campaign encouraging boys to contact the service for help and support.”