Children, Young People & Families

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The VCS offer a range of services to children, young people and families (CYP&F). This section brings together news, best practice and resources on this CYP&F.

Extended definition of domestic violence

From 31 March a wider definition of domestic violence has been introduced by the government, which included young people aged 16 to 17 and coercive control, a pattern of controlling behaviour, for the first time.

Support for 17 year olds in police custody

A total of 50,000 people have backed a petition urging the government to provide support to 17-year-olds in police custody.

Anti-Social Behaviour Bill report

The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee has publishes the government response to its report on the draft Anti-Social Behaviour Bill. 

Improving the safety and reducing risks to young drivers

The government has confirmed that it is going to launch a green paper on improving the safety and reducing risks to young drivers.

Business support for youth organisations

The United Futures project has published an evaluation of its programme, which aims to break down barriers between businesses and youth organisations in England. 

Young people and mentoring

MDRC has published a report evaluating how young people's levels of risk effect their relationships with mentors, and the benefits they derive from mentoring. 

Civil Service apprenticeships

The government has announced the opening of a new Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme for the UK Civil Service, which will provide 100 high quality opportunities for school leavers aged 18-21. 

National Minimum Wage

The government has announced that it has accepted the independent Low Pay Commission's recommendations for this year's adult and youth National Minimum Wage rates. 

Youth unemployment figures

The Office for National Statistics has published the latest youth unemployment figures. 

Youth work within formal education

The National Youth Agency (NYA) has announced that it is launching an independent commission to assess the value of youth work within formal education in England and Wales.

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