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Young People Publish Research On How Negative Media Portrayal Affects Their Lives

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:53:59 GMT

A group of Young NCB members, as part of the Young Researcher Network, have published a report based on findings from their research project looking at the portrayal of young people in the British media, and how negative images and stories affect young people’s lives.

Children’s Voices To Be Heard In New Child Health Strategy

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:46:47 GMT

The Department of Health and the Department for Children, Schools and Families have published a joint strategy for improving the health and well being of all children including £340 million to support children with disabilities and their families. The strategy sets out the Government’s vision of a 21st century children’s health service and what children and their families can expect from child health services in their local areas from 0 to the age of 19 years old.

National Youth Leadership Body To Help Young People Become Leaders of Change

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:23:58 GMT

The New Body for Youth Leadership has been launched. The seven organisations awarded the contract to deliver the NBYL by the Department for Children, Schools and Families are the National Youth Agency, Changemakers, The Young Foundation, The Citizenship Foundation, British Youth Council, The Princes Trust and the UK Youth Parliament.

Children Have Their Say On Human Rights In New Report

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:25:24 GMT

The Children’s Rights Alliance for England have published a new report which is based on the findings of a nationwide children’s rights investigation led and developed by children and young people.

International Youth Expeditions Have Positive Long-Term Impact On Disadvantaged Young People Study Reveals

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:39:35 GMT

The Institute for Public Policy Research has published findings from their research study looking at the impact of taking part in overseas youth expeditions on young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.