In a landmark decision, the UK government declared it will stop placing girls in Young Offender Institutions (YOIs).
Author: Zita Salum (Zita Salum)
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Seeing the Child: Surging to Confront Adultification Bias in the UK Youth Justice System
Central to this effort is an animated film and accompanying podcast that spotlight "adultification bias"—a form of racial prejudice
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Generation at Ultimate Risk: The Rising Tide of Youth Obesity and Its Implications
Obesity in adolescence is not merely a physical health issue; it also correlates with a significant decline in mental health among young
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 Moving the Goalposts: How New Settlement Rules Are Shaping Young Migrant Futures in the UK
Discover how the UK’s new settlement rules are impacting young migrants’ futures and why now is the time to speak up and support.
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Why Your Digital Footprint Could Make or Break Your Future
In a world where everything is a click away, young people today are growing with what previous generations never had: a digital footprint.
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Why Can’t We Sleep? The Silent Battle Young People Fight
For young people across the UK, getting quality sleep has become less of a given and more of a battle — a restless routine that’s hurting
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AI vs. Creativity: Surging Creative Sparks,Boosting Bold Young Talent
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing, the creative industry finds itself at a crossroads.
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Left Behind: The UK’s Youth Unemployment Crisis and Its Impact on Young People
In recent months, the UK has witnessed a concerning rise in youth unemployment.Nearly one million young people aged 16–24 not in education
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Navigating the New Immigration Landscape: Implications for UK Youth
In May 2025, the UK government released a major immigration white paper to overhaul its migration approach.
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Rebuilding New Bridges: What the UK-EU ‘Brexit Reset’ Means for Young People
In a significant move to mend post-Brexit relations, the UK and EU have agreed on a comprehensive "Brexit reset" deal.