Youth work and social care news from around the world
Links from around the world of youth work and social care: SEND complaints: guide for young people: The Department for Education (DfE) has published guidance for young people aged 16-25 in
Child trafficking in the UK
Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (ECPAT) has published a snapshot report providing an overview of the state of modern slavery affecting children in the UK. The report includes latest statistics
Thousands of older teenagers facing serious risks because of a “cliff edge” in support
Tens of thousands of older teenagers facing serious risks including child sexual exploitation and mental health issues are missing out on vital support because of a “cliff edge” in support,
NSPCC warns of ‘blurred boundaries’ between YouTube stars and fans
“Blurred boundaries” between prominent YouTube stars and their young, often impressionable viewers can put young people at risk, the NSPCC has warned. They have created a helpline for victims and have
Hampshire Safeguarding Children Board – Annual Report Infographic
The Hampshire Safeguarding Children Board have released their 2014-15 Annual Report. There’s a very helpful infographic summary which you can download here:
Children’s Society research paper
The Children’s Society have recently published a very helpful paper on ‘Too old, too young?: Theology on the ambiguity of adolescence and the impact of neglect’. As the foreword by Rt Revd