The Children’s Commissioner report brings together national data from all 44 police forces in England and Wales on strip searches of children between 2018 and mid 2024 and on police use of force against children during stop and search 2024 to 2025....
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The Safer London VIPs met with the Met Police to discuss how stop and search is experienced by young people. Together they discussed the quality of encounters, power imbalances, training gaps, approachability, social media and the need for better support after stops. The visit marked the start of ongoing collaboration....
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Across the UK, Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) among children and young people is often treated purely as a risk to be managed. But, children who display HSB are often carrying trauma, navigating complex social pressures, or experiencing harm themselves....
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The Government’s new Protecting Lives, Building Hope plan makes an important commitment to early prevention, including investment in Young Futures Hubs and wider youth work provision to give children safe spaces, support and opportunities....
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