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Autistic abuse case must never happen again, says No 10

CCTV shown to the BBC shows children being thrown to the floor in padded rooms at special needs school.

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CCTV shows pupils abused and locked in padded room

Police have said staff will not face action over abuse of autistic children shown in videos leaked to the BBC.

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Do 'much, much more' on age verification, social media apps told

The regulator finds a fifth of children are pretending to be adults, potentially exposing them to harm.

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Lucy Letby: Nursing boss Alison Kelly tells inquiry she had 'best intentions' but 'didn't get…

Ms Kelly tells the inquiry she didn't alert police sooner as there was "no actual evidence as in nobody had seen her do…

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Cheshire mother of child hidden in drawer from birth jailed

Prosecutors say the girl had "never known daylight or fresh air" when she was found.

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Hartlepool Council being 'slowly bankrupted' by child care firms

Private firms are charging £624,000 per year to look after children in the care system, an MP says.

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'Really disturbing': Texas law enforcement warns about solo children crossing border | Fox News…

Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Christopher Olivarez joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss encounters with…

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Venezuelan gangs are trying to recruit children from migrant families. Here's what the NYPD is…

There is growing concern among the police over an increase in Venezuelan gang activity across New York City.

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Are 300,000 undocumented immigrant children missing in the US?

Some border officials say they fear migrant children are being exploited after arriving in the US.

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The State of the World's Children 2024

The future is now. The carbon we pour into our atmosphere today will shape the climate of the future. The technologies…

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Gang-related child soldier recruitment in Haiti surges over past years

The recruitment of child soldiers by gangs has risen nearly 70 percent in the past years in Haiti, according to a…

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Children being recruited as 'hitmen' by family gang

A teenager has been arrested in Spain for allegedly leading an assassin service using children as hitmen. The boy, who…

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Sign the Petition

We, the undersigned, demand that the British Government act decisively to support Marcus Fakana an 18-year-old British…

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Justice Department Highlights Youth Voices at the 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice |…

On November 19, 2024, the Department of Justice issued a press release highlighting the 2024 National Conference on…

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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the the National Conference on Youth…

Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Liz, for your leadership, your commitment to this work, and to your vision. I am…

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Secretary Schiraldi is advancing what works in juvenile justice - Maryland Matters

Some are calling for the ouster of Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi, but Aubrey Edwards-Luce writes that…

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Child labour: A threat to generations -

Published : Saturday, 23 November, 2024 at 12:00 AM Count : 362

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DOL Spends Millions to Reduce Child Labor Abroad as Exploited Migrant Kids Endure Brutal Jobs in…

While it allows thousands of migrant children to be exploited working brutal jobs inside the United States, the Biden…

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Smithfield Food fined $2m for child labour violations

Smithfield Food has agreed to pay $2 million to the Minnesota DLI as part of other repercussions to settle child labour…

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This State Is Seeing Child Labor Violations Skyrocket

A new study shows that work permits for minors help drive down child labor exploitation - if states don't get rid of…

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Born Innocent, Raised Violent: The Fate of a Billion Children

MADRID, Nov 20 (IPS) - Did you know that hundreds of millions of children around the world are currently suffering from…

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ILO Launches GALAB project in Democratic Republic of the Congo to address child labour in cobalt…

News and Press Release in English on Democratic Republic of the Congo about Protection and Human Rights; published on…

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Nappy rationing, kids without beds - Labour's 'frightening' child poverty problem

Starmer is under pressure from his own party over child poverty but has so far resisted scrapping the two-child limit…

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66 children rescued from child labour in Telangana's month-long drive

Telangana's Women's Safety Wing rescues 66 children from child labour, conducts awareness programs, and enrolls…

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Prioritising child labour issues on reform agenda stressed

Speakers, including journalists, emphasised that the interim government, formed following the recent student-led…

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Youth to get 'guaranteed' training as part of jobs overhaul

The government wants more young people in work as it aims to boost the overall employment rate.

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Child protection and prevention: The UN and broken promises

On UNICEF's World Children's Day, we reflect on the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, which promised…

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Children's rights neglected amid conflict, climate change - DW - 11/20/2024

World Children's Day takes place each year on November 20. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has guaranteed…

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Kazakhstan Marks 30 Years of UN Child Rights Convention - The Astana Times

Kazakhstan Marks 30 Years of UN Child Rights Convention

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World Children's Day 2024: A Call to "Listen to the Future" and Uphold Children's Rights

Pristina, 20 November 2024 - Today, we are celebrating World Children's Day, a day that serves as a powerful reminder…

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Council of Europe and UNICEF renew partnership to strengthen protection of children's rights in…

UNICEF and the Council of Europe have reaffirmed their shared commitment to protect and promote the rights of children…

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Eight times more children will face extreme heatwaves by 2050s, Unicef says

Without action on climate crisis, far greater numbers of children will also experience floods, wildfires and droughts…

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Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar's deadly landmine epidemic | The United Nations Office…

However, the grim statistic is just the surface of a larger crisis, independent human rights experts warned on Friday…

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Gaza 'graveyard' for Palestinian children: UN agency chief

Children 'are being killed, injured, forced to flee & deprived of safety, learning and play,' UNRWA chief says as he…

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Kazakhstan Marks Milestones in Children's Rights Protection - The Astana Times

Kazakhstan Marks Milestones in Children's Rights Protection

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'Total oppression': West Bank children being killed at unprecedented rate

Huge rise in attacks by Israeli settlers and soldiers killed 171 children in year after 7 October

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Send crisis in England and Wales leaving children more vulnerable, says report

Experts point to increased risk of criminal and sexual exploitation and call for urgent action from government

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Safeguarding agencies 'ignoring children abused by family members' in England

'Worrying evaporation' in skills among professionals meant to protect victims of intrafamilial sexual abuse, report…

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Serious youth violence more far-reaching than many realise

Ofsted, the CQC, HMICFRS and HMI Probation have today published a report that finds serious youth violence is more…

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Multi-agency responses to serious youth violence: working together to support and protect children

This report sets out our findings from 6 joint targeted area inspections ( JTAIs) carried out between September 2023…

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Call for evidence on links between youth violence and social media - CYP Now

The Youth Select Committee has launched a call for evidence as part of its inquiry into the links between social media…

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Press Notice: New research reveals 'stark failures' of social care system, as the Children's…

Children in England can be deprived of their liberty in secure settings, specifically custodial settings (for youth…

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Kempe Signs 2024 Geneva Declaration on Children's Rights

The Kempe Center, the world's first academic center dedicated to child abuse prevention and treatment, is celebrating…

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35 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child - we have achieved much, but a long journey…

Demographic shifts, climate and environmental crises, and frontier technologies among the most powerful, long-term…

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Celebrate World Children's Day by Taking Action for Children's Rights

This World Children's Day, explore how you can help protect children's rights and create a brighter, more equitable…

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Children's rights neglected amid conflict, climate change - DW - 11/20/2024

World Children's Day takes place each year on November 20. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has guaranteed…

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David Beckham - Fighting for Children's Rights

David Beckham's fight for Children's Rights

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Access to education for children of Ukraine in Europe: time to move from emergency response to…

On World Children's Day, the Council of Europe warns that language barriers, limited school capacity, and difficult…

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Pope announces Vatican summit in 2025 for rights of children - Vatican News

Pope Francis announces that the Vatican will host a World Meeting on Children's Rights on February 3, 2025, with the…

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Young people talk about issues they face in Jersey

A group of young people put their concerns to politicans at an event to mark World Children's Day.

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Overhaul of children's social care in England will crack down on firms' profiteering

Government says reforms will end 'neglect' in system that leaves young people behind

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Lebanon's Escalating Violence on Children

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at…

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What Children Want: Letters of Hope

UNICEF asked children to write letters expressing their hopes and dreams for the future of the world - their future…

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UNICEF USA BrandVoice: How UNICEF Helps Children Weather Winter In Gaza, Lebanon And Ukraine

As families in conflict zones brace for a harsh winter, UNICEF is working with partners to ramp up protection for…

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Children face unprecedented challenges by 2050, UNICEF report warns

The future of childhood 'hangs in the balance' as three major global forces reshape children's lives, according to UN…

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UNICEF USA honors Congressional leaders for championing children's rights on World Children's Day

NEW YORK (November 22, 2024) - At a World Children's Day event on Capitol Hill this week, UNICEF USA honored…

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With Winter Looming, Families in Ukraine Find Support From UNICEF

Displaced and vulnerable families in eastern Ukraine are preparing to cope with yet another harsh winter, with the help…

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Children’s social care: are the new reforms tackling the right issue? — Room 151

Thousands more children’s social workers needed over next 10 years — new LGA research

Gov’t Bill Targets Serious Youth Crime Crackdown | Mirage News

Amid escalating dropouts | Child labour widely spreads in Al-Bokamal city

Social justice groups seek quicker closure of juvenile lockups | News From The States

Bryan Stevenson to Advocates: “Hopelessness is The Enemy of Justice” — The Imprint

Who are the children recruited by Haitian gangs? Ordinary kids seeking hope in impossible …

Myanmar military recruits nearly 2,000 child soldiers since 2021 coup — ENG.MIZZIMA.COM

Three children who vanished in Utah two years ago found in small desert town | The Independent

NHS Announces Gambling Clinic for Children

Children as young as 13 could be referred for problem gambling to a London clinic later this year.

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More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high

Exclusive: Study finds almost quarter of UK population living in poverty, reaching the highest level this century

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Verity - Australia's Parliament Will Consider Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16

Australia's ruling Labor Party government has proposed legislation in Parliament to ban social media for children under…

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Watchdog to probe Police Scotland over use of force on children

Figures show that children are twice as likely to experience the use of force from officers than adults.

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YJB response to report on children in custody

The Youth Justice Board (YJB) responds to HM Inspectorate of Prison's Children in Custody Report

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Number of children in care drops for first time in 16 years - CYP Now

The number of children in the care of local authorities has declined for the first time in 16 years, government figures…

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MP's call for more flexible attendance rules gets short shrift

A Norfolk MP's call for parents to be allowed to take their children out of school in term time for up to five days a…

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BBC Children in Need 2024: Strictly, Outnumbered and Doctor Who star Lenny Rush appear in annual…

Stars and the public came together to raise money for disadvantaged children across the UK.

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'Many' children injured in car crash at school in China, reports say

Videos circulating on Chinese social media show screaming children and people lying injured on the ground.

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'Total oppression': West Bank children being killed at unprecedented rate

Huge rise in attacks by Israeli settlers and soldiers killed 171 children in year after 7 October

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How RFK Jr. has said he'll stop "mass poisoning" of America's children

With the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be health secretary, this is what he has said about food and nutrition.

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Child passenger safety | Minnesota Department of Public Safety

This page includes Minnesota's updated car seat law as of Aug. 1, 2024 and new guidelines for child passenger safety.

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Iraq's missing Yazidis: Inside the long search for Islamic State captives

Nearly 2,600 Yazidis remain missing a decade after IS rampaged through their Iraqi heartland. Most are feared dead, but…

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The US for the first time in history accuses a NATO country - Turkey on the "black list" of…

The United States added Turkey to a list of countries implicated in the use of child soldiers last year, putting a NATO…

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Kuki Groups Recruiting Child Soldiers For Key Operations Amid Manipur Unrest: Sources | Exclusive …

This recruitment of young individuals aims to cultivate a hardened generation capable of sustaining the movement over…

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Smithfield's $2 million child labor penalty dwarfed by parent company's annual $26 billion in sales…

The fine will have almost no impact on the company's bottom line.

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Arkansas child labor violations spike; advocates urge restoration of work permit for kids under 16…

The U.S. Department of Labor last month confirmed it has an open and ongoing investigation into claims of underage…

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US Department of Labor awards grant to reduce child labor, forced labor, improve working conditions…

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $5 million to the International Labour…

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Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant

One of the nation's largest meat processors has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations of child labor…

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Study finds sharp rise in Arkansas child labor violations in years before state rolled back work…

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families report warns that the weakening of child labor laws in Arkansas may make…

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Justice Department Elevates Perspectives of Young People | Office of Justice Programs

WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, along with the…

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Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer Delivers Remarks at The Office of…

Thank you so much, Brent. And thank you, Bryan, for your thoughtful words. I want to take just a minute to talk about…

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Why school referrals to the juvenile justice system are often unfair and harmful

Education experts reveal biases in school referrals to the juvenile justice system, which disproportionately harm…

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Youth justice reforms a top 2025 priority for Connecticut group

As it advocates for changes to the youth justice system in 2025, a Connecticut group says the state needs to do more to…

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D.C. Is Taking Small Steps to Reform Its Troubled Youth Justice Agency. Arguments About What Comes…

Everyone agrees D.C.'s troubled youth justice agency needs reforms. But are Mayor Muriel Bowser's ideas realistic?

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Teen violence surges day after Post report on broken juvenile justice system: 'They're not going to…

Two more teenagers were attacked in the Big Apple overnight as trend of surging youth violence reported by The Post…

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Average of at least 16 children killed or injured in Ukraine every week as escalation of war nears…

Children and families face third winter in harsh conditions as attacks intensify

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Failing Grades for Humanity?

The climate report card is in, and we are all failing; but we can still turn it around. Do you want to know how?

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Haiti: Persistent, Brutal Crisis Having Devastating Impact on Children - Office of the Special…

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Children face crisis amid rising violence in Haiti - UN - Jamaica Observer

UNITED NATIONS, (CMC) -- The United Nations says this year has seen a staggering ten-fold surge in sexual violence…

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More than 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment: UN

Three children killed daily in Lebanon over last two months, UNICEF reports, as it urges action to stop the violence.

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Breaking tradition to end child marriage in Pakistan's remote village | UN Women - Headquarters

Pakistan is home to nearly 19 million child brides today. In the rugged mountains of Mohmand, in the heart of Khyber…

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World Children's Day: Joint Statement by the High Representative and European Commission - World

News and Press Release in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 19 Nov 2024 by EC

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Belgian children call for peace at United Nations

A delegation from SOS Children's Villages Belgium is heading to the United Nations in New York on Tuesday. The children…

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Ghana: Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child

This submission focuses on the rights of children with disabilities, barriers to the right to education of adolescent…

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Fears grow over children at risk placed in illegal care homes

Rising number of vulnerable youngsters in England are being forced into unsuitable accommodation including Airbnbs…

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Estrangement from a child is like a never-ending bereavement | Letters

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Gaby Hinsliff told from people on both sides of family rifts, and share their…

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'I went to war. It was a nightmare': how children have become 'cannon fodder' in DRC's endless…

Driven mostly by poverty, children as young as 10 have been enlisted by the country's militias, while NGOs try to reach…

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New Zealand PM apologises for widespread abuse of children in care - video

'It was horrific. It was heartbreaking. It was wrong. And it should never have happened,' the New Zealand prime…

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The Guardian: I worked in child protection for 13 years. Aboriginal families know what's best for…

Aunty Debra Swan wrote a powerful opinion piece in the Guardian about her long history fighting for Aboriginal children…

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Equal time with parents doesn't always equal the best arrangement for children - The Mail &…

Landmark judgment shows a careful investigation into individual family circumstances must be done to ensure agreements…

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Unaccompanied minors: Ways to keep your kids safe when flying alone

Here's how old a kid has to be to fly alone, plus what it costs for unaccompanied minors to fly Delta, Southwest…

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Youth Justice Board appointments

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointment of Karin Phillips MBE as a member…

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New Youth Justice Plan

The proposed Youth Justice Plan for 2024 to 2027 will be submitted to council on Wednesday 27 November.

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Keith Fraser reappointed for second term as UK's Youth Justice Board chairman

Karin Phillips MBE has also been appointed as a member of the board from 1 November 2024 until 30 September 2025.

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Proportion of children who feel unsafe in youth custody doubles - CYP Now

Prison inspectors have raised concerns about a doubling in the proportion of children in young offender institutions…

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'Significant concerns' over youth justice in Ceredigion

Significant concerns with governance, leadership, staffing, information and facilities have been found in Ceredigion…

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Child First Custody Training and Research Pilot

A new pilot project is underway to address the disparity of experiences and outcomes for children at police stations…

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Sussex: Failures over teenage mother's care, inquest finds

Jury finds failures and lack of professionalism after Morgan Betchley took her own life.

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Council agrees to pay £50,000 in damages after unlawfully issuing care proceedings in relation to…

A County Court judge has issued a declaration that Northumberland Council breached the rights of a disabled child under…

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Family Presiding Judge for London to issue practice note to ensure "rigorous adherence" by legal…

The Family Presiding Judge for London has written to children law practitioners in London about compliance with the…

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Directors of Children's Services criticise proposals to change rules on handling of SEND tribunal…

The Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) has described proposals by the Tribunal Procedure Committee…

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Justice Department Elevates Perspectives of Young People | Office of Justice Programs

WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, along with the…

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Justice Department Highlights Youth Voices at the 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice |…

On November 19, 2024, the Department of Justice issued a press release highlighting the 2024 National Conference on…

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Juvenile justice system can learn from child welfare reforms

Commentary: It's time we recognize punitive approaches to juvenile delinquency are failing our kids.

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UNICEF and Ministry of Justice reaffirm commitment to protect children's rights through enhanced…

UNICEF and the Ministry of Justice signed a letter of exchange and workplan for 2025 today to improve legal protections…

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How a broken juvenile justice system is failing in NYC

More and more Big Apple youngsters are getting busted by police, as New York State's broken juvenile justice system…

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By First Grade, Children Begin To Perceive Collective Punishment as Unfair

A new study finds preschoolers view collective punishment for an individual's misdeed to be reasonable. Not so for 6…

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How Young People Become Entangled in the Juvenile Legal System

Too often, young people who are unsafe at home end up entangled in the juvenile legal system. This is particularly true…

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World Children's Day 2024: Theme and Importance of Listening, and Rights on Universal Children Day

World Children's Day 2024 focuses on ensuring every child enjoys their fundamental rights-education, health…

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Uganda: Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child

This submission focuses on children's adequate standard of living, including the lack of social security; barriers to…

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For every child, every right

The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian is the longest running daily newspaper in the country, marking its centenary in 2017…

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'Upholding and respecting children's rights is simply the right thing to do'

By Carmel CorriganWHEN I came to Jersey and took up my post as Commissioner for Children and Young People in March of…

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A Vision for Progress, Not Regression, on Youth Justice — The Imprint

Children’s Commissioner urges major reduction in number of children deprived of their liberty

Government unveils reforms intended to rebalance children’s social care system in favour of early intervention and crack down on profiteering

A Vision for Progress, Not Regression, on Youth Justice — The Imprint

Council failed looked after child with special educational needs because of “bewildering” lack of basic knowledge, Ombudsman finds

Thousands of children placed in council care more than 20 miles away from home, analysis shows

Association of Directors of Children’s Services hails decision by ministers to end payment by results as “hugely positive step”

Watch now: Disabled Children’s Social Care: Law Commission consultation paper walkthrough

18th November 2024: 59 new stories worldwide inc 3 video

Why safety and care must come before force in youth justice | Children's Commissioner for England

When I speak to children about what it's like to be a child in England, a theme that often comes up is their desire to…

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Susannah Hancock to lead independent review into girls in custody

YJB Board Member Susannah Hancock has been commissioned to lead an independent review into the placement of girls in…

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Addressing Racial Disparity in the Youth Justice System - A Critical Analysis - Mountford Chambers…

Fatima examines the report by Revolving Doors which reviews good and promising local practices that aims to tackle…

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Reoffending rates drop among young people supported by Croydon's Youth Justice Service

Croydon's Youth Justice Service has seen a reduction in reoffending rates, first time offenders and children in police…

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Support for marginalised families increases awareness of risks to children, research finds - CYP…

Support services for parents and carers in areas affected by violence can offer greater opportunities for families to…

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New council plan promises 'relentless focus' on preventing serious youth violence

Children's services chief says council is dedicated to diverting young people away from the criminal justice system

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Child First: path to safer communities - Today's Family Lawyer

Youth Justice Board (YJB) member Louise Shorter met with Professor Neal Hazel to discuss Child First and how it…

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'I never want you around your grandchild': the families torn apart when adult children decide to go…

Some cases of estrangement stem from a traumatic childhood. But in others it can come as a shock to parents who believe…

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How has the war in Gaza affected UNRWA's ability to support Palestinians?

As well as bringing emergency aid to those living in Occupied Palestinian Territory, UNRWA, the agency for Palestine…

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Nearly 70% of UN-verified Gaza war dead are women, children - DW - 11/09/2024

The UN Human Rights Office has verified the number of people reportedly killed during the first six months of the war…

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More than 420,000 children affected by record drought in Amazon: UN

UNICEF chief urges leaders at the upcoming COP29 summit in Azerbaijan to increase climate financing for children.

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One in 8 children significantly impacted by the 10 biggest extreme weather events this year - World

News and Press Release in English on World about Climate Change and Environment, Protection and Human Rights, Drought…

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Let's make protecting children from violence a priority

Every day, many millions of children around the world experience violence in their homes and communities, schools, and…

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Countries pledge to act on childhood violence affecting some 1 billion children

More than 100 governments today made historic commitments to end childhood violence, including nine pledging to ban…

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World leaders should integrate Children's Voices for Climate Action at COP 29 - World

News and Press Release in English on World and 4 other countries about Climate Change and Environment, Education…

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Higher quality of life reported among children who feel they are being heard: Japan study - The…

TOKYO -- Children who are often asked how they are feeling or what their opinions are by adults tend to have a higher…

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Detained Minors: Rights Group Demands Compensation, Public Apology From FG | The Source

A Coalition of Rights Group has called on the Federal Government as, a matter of urgency to publicly apologize and…

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Proportion of children in Great Britain with gambling problem has doubled, data reveals

Gambling Commission figures show shock rise to 85,000 in number of young people suffering gambling harms

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2024 Young People and Gambling Report

The Gambling Commission has published its 2024 Young People and Gambling Report - its annual study into children's and…

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Great Britain 'lags behind' Europe on betting ad regulation, says GambleAware

Great Britain "lags behind" Europe on measures to restrict betting adverts, according to a report released days after…

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In Focus: Access to justice for children

Helping children and families hold those who violate their rights to account

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Becoming a Village to Nurture Children

Nurturing children requires a community's efforts to come together, as reflected in the proverb "It takes a village to…

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Funding Opportunity: Print Copies of OVC's Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials | OVC

Apply for to print and disseminate up to $10,000 worth of the materials.

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In Focus: Ending violence against children

Violence is one of the greatest threats to children worldwide - including in Europe and Central Asia

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Public Statement by Chair of Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict

The Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, in connection with the examination of the sixth…

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YJB response to report on children in custody

The Youth Justice Board (YJB) responds to HM Inspectorate of Prison's Children in Custody Report

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Over 420,000 children affected by record-breaking drought in the Amazon region

Climate shocks in Brazil, Colombia and Peru are leaving children cut off from education, food supplies and other…

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The Lost Children review - extraordinary story of missing kids in the Colombian rainforest

Account of the search for the young siblings after their plane crashed and how the eldest, Lesly - just 13 years old…

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Traumatized by war, hundreds of Lebanon's children struggle with wounds both physical and emotional

Four-year-old Hussein Mikdad survived an Israeli airstrike on his home in a Beirut suburb last month

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More children killed in latest attacks across Ukraine

Statement attributable to UNICEF Representative to Ukraine, Munir Mammadzade

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Youth justice reform is a path to safer communities | GUEST COMMENTARY

Punitive policies have fueled mass incarceration without making our communities any safer, writes Josh Rovner.

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Louisiana lawmakers consider making it easier to sentence more minors to adult prisons

In a special lawmaking session focused on tax policy, Louisiana lawmakers are also quietly moving legislation that…

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Araceli Garcia: Boys Unlocked | KQED

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Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.

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Australia vows to ban social media for children under 16

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Scots university lifts the lid on 'worst form of modern day child labour'

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French parents whose children took own lives sue TikTok over harmful content

Lawsuit alleges TikTok's algorithm exposed teenagers to videos promoting suicide, self-harm and eating disorders

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Children receive winter coats - Morrow County Sentinel

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National CASA Association for Foster Children Has Paid Back Hundreds of Thousands in Taxpayer…

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Irish school abuse inquiry should cover 'leathering', survivors say

Former pupils of Catholic schools say corporal punishment was 'hourly occurence' in 60s and 70s

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Cumberland Youth Justice Service needs improvement, report finds

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After public outcry, Vancouver will fund Columbia Springs, Watershed Alliance, Children's Justice…

After much public fervor, the Vancouver City Council agreed Monday to recommend funding Columbia Springs, the Watershed…

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In Our View: Children's Justice Center investment needed

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Justice Minister Long opens new Youth Justice Agency headquarters — MSN

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Four of them collapsed in court due to exhaustion before they could enter a plea.

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The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance…

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OJJDP has released four new microlearning videos as part of its Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Identity-Based Bullying…

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Children playing and others throwing their bikes onto the tracks - footage of people 'gambling'…

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Many children and young people are not currently getting the support they need, England's health and social care…

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Council regains control of children's services after five years under trust model - CYP Now

Children's services in Worcestershire have returned to council control after five years of being run by a trust.

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Thursday briefing: How the state is failing children with special needs - and what it costs

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Lancashire County Council reveals new children's home locations

It is part of a plan to double the number of homes the authority currently operates in the county.

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Experts turn attention to solving challenges in children's services - CYP Now

With funding levels for children's services unable to keep pace with rising demand or meet children's needs, CYP Now…

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Medway Council has launched a new initiative to celebrate the achievements of local children.

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Rother Valley MP wants to keep children in care closer to home

Jake Richards tables a bill aimed at keeping children in care within 20 miles of their home.

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Biden apologizes for Native American children forced into federal boarding schools

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Under the patronage of Lebanon's Minister of Labour Sejaan Azzi, the ILO Regional Office for Arab States and the Beyond…

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Local awareness about the risks of child labour within the Agricultural Sector in Jordan - Baseline…

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US Department of Labor announces collaboration with New York to promote labor law compliance, child…

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Child Labour Nightmare: 15 Kids Rescued from Toy Factory Abuse in Delhi | Delhi News - Times of…

A startling rescue operation in Delhi's Karawal Nagar has freed 15 children from forced labor in a toy factory…

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Tyson Foods is being investigated by the Department of Labor for employing minors at two of its Arkansas poultry…

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In celebration of Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM), the National Youth Justice Network and the Coalition for Juvenile…

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OJJDP and the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention invite you to explore our updated…

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The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance…

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Grassley marks 50 years of 'Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention' Act

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Cumberland Youth Justice Service needs improvement, report finds

Inspectors commend Cumberland YJS, but say some improvements should be made in its first inspection.

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Open letter from non-governmental organizations on the occasion of the Ministerial Conference on…

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Bulgaria is facing over 400 court decisions due to its refusal to provide social benefits to children of Ukrainian…

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Residents report a plane destroying the UN building, which collapsed on top of people, calling the raid a 'massacre'.

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Gaza children dying as Israel restricts medical evacuations: UN

Children in Gaza, when not threatened with Israeli bombs and bullets, are still looking at a grim future -- with…

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Israeli military killed 165 children in occupied West Bank in past year: UN

OHCHR reports death toll after Israeli military's shooting of 11-year-old Abdullah Jamal Hawash in Nablus.

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BMAS - Decisive measures to combat child trafficking and child prostitution

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Women and children made up 70% of civilian deaths in conflicts in 2023

UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous said that "women continue to pay the price of the wars of men".

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Empty Beds: a mural highlights the abduction of Ukrainian children

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Why you should give your child a dumbphone if you want them to be smarter | Torsten Bell

New research reveals how app usage affects grades, adding to parents' worries about mental health

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A new iMessage safety feature prompts kids to report explicit images to Apple

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Lost in Europe on Wednesday won the 2024 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism for its investigation into the…

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War Is not healthy for children and other living things.

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Knife wounds, arrests... then a friendly face: inside the anti-violence unit fighting to save…

Targeted youth workers in hospitals and police stations can make a huge difference in a young person's life - but there…

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Youth offending not included in government sentencing review - CYP Now

The youth offending framework will not be included in a sentencing review launched by the government.

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The effect of Sure Start on youth misbehaviour, crime and contacts with children's social care |…

This report studies the impact of Sure Start, which supported families of under-5s, on children's behaviour, youth…

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Charity campaign highlights signs of child sexual exploitation - CYP Now

Crimestoppers has launched a new campaign aimed at reducing the number of children being sexually exploited in the…

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UK age of criminal responsibility is too low, say campaigners

Academics, lawyers and charities say it should be raised to 14 to match European law, as children aged 10 cannot…

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One in two: Half the kids in detention have experienced abuse or neglect

Report highlights value of early intervention for at-risk kids

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Children's minister sets out plan to boost social work with families - CYP Now

New children's minister Janet Daby wants to ease the burden on social workers - her own professional background - to…

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Press release: 54% increase in homelessness among young care leavers - Become

Shocking new figures show over 4,300 young care leavers facing homelessness, an increase of 54% in the last five years

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New research reveals barriers to take-up of early education entitlements for disadvantaged children…

A range of barriers are preventing disadvantaged children in England from taking up their entitlement to 15-hours of…

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Separation of children in young offender institutions - review of progress

Separation of children in young offender institutions - review of progress, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, October 2024…

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A decade of declining quality of education in young offender institutions: the systemic…

A joint thematic review of education in young offender institutions carried out by Ofsted and HMI Prisons. The joint…

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Children's social care questionnaires 2024: what children and young people told Ofsted

Children and young people share their experiences of living in social care settings, including children's homes…

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Appeal judges reiterate that it is for the court - not local authorities or any other person - to…

The Court of Appeal has allowed a local authority's appeal against a judge's refusal to make placement orders in…

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High Court orders council to treat asylum seeker in accordance with claimed age until further…

The High Court has granted interim relief requiring Kent County Council to treat an asylum seeker in accordance with…

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Select committee launches inquiry into experiences of children in temporary accommodation

In its first inquiry under this parliament, the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee is to…

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Government to allocate £1.4bn for school rebuilding and £44m to support kinship and foster carers…

The Government has announced its plans to commit £1.4 billion to ensure the delivery of the existing School Rebuilding…

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The importance of due diligence in choosing children's residential placements

For those involved in public law children cases, finding appropriate and sustainable placements outside the…

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Disabled Children's Social Care: Law Commission consultation paper walkthrough

The Law Commission published its consultation paper on disabled children's social care on 8 October. Alex Ruck Keene KC…

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Germany: Special Rapporteur calls for consistent approach to child protection across the country

Give more attention, voice to children’s rights, SCI tells govt — Vanguard News

2024 Immigration Statistical Dossier: an urgent call to protect the rights of unaccompanied

Eliminating child labour is a collective responsibility | India — Law.asia

H.R. 9076 Passes the House, Moving to Senate for Consideration