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27/09/26
Youth custody standards remain “woeful” as children report violence and isolation
HM Inspectorate of Prisons has found persistent problems across the youth custody estate, with children reporting violence, limited time out of cells, inadequate education and weak relationships with staff.
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24/09/26
Kinship Zone pilot provides support to carers previously receiving no financial help
More than 400 children have benefited from financial and practical support since North East Lincolnshire became one of seven local authorities taking part in the government’s Kinship Zone pilot.
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22/09/26
Government announces £14m violence prevention funding and specialist rape courts
New funding for local violence prevention projects will be accompanied by specialist rape and serious sexual offence courtrooms across England and Wales, as the government sets out further measures to tackle violence against women and girls.
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21/09/26
Thousands of vulnerable children missing out on mental health support
Children on child protection plans or in care are significantly more likely to experience serious mental health difficulties but remain less likely to access support, according to research from the University of Cambridge.
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18/09/26
PAVA spray used disproportionately against Black boys in prison, figures show
New data obtained by the Howard League for Penal Reform shows Black children accounted for around 55% of cases in which PAVA spray was used at two prisons, despite making up about 30% of their populations.
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