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Keep your finger firmly on the pulse of Scotland’s youth work sector with our news, events & blogs library. You’ll get the top stories, best training opportunities and insightful comment from across the sector.

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Effective Youth Work Approaches to Tackling Attendance
Check out our new resources aimed at supporting schools and youth work teams to enable them to work together to create the right conditions for engagement and learning.
National Youth Work Conference 2024
Join us at the National Youth Work Conference on Tuesday 5th November in Glasgow where we’ll be examining how youth work’s early interventions not only repairs but prevents fractures in our communities. 

Members Network
Members Network
We are pleased to open bookings for our final Members Network meeting of 2024. This meeting will focus on empowering young people to have a healthy relationship with their phone. Please note this event is for members of YouthLink Scotland only. Online 12th December
YouthLink Scotland’s Position Statement on Post-School Education and Skills Reform
YouthLink Scotland’s recommendations in response to the consultation on Post-school Education and Skills Reform Legislation.

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Children’s Social Work Statistics 2022-23 – Looked After Children
Looked After Children Statistics for Scotland for 2022 to 2023 that cover data on children who are looked after, young people in continuing care, and young people eligible for aftercare services.
  • Topic:  Care, Child Protection
  • Date:  30 April, 2024

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Plans to End Fee Waiver for Volunteers’ PVG
Disclosure Scotland is seeking views on behalf of Scottish Government Ministers on various proposals related to PVG scheme fees. We are encouraging our members to share their views about the proposals through the official consultation process. Find out more...
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  30 April, 2024

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Children (Care and Justice) Bill Passed
MSPs have backed Stage 3 of the Children (Care and Justice) Bill, enshrining in law age-appropriate care and justice for vulnerable young people across the country.
  • Topic:  Care
  • Date:  29 April, 2024

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New report explores drivers of violence between girls in Scotland
The Lassies are No Feart report aims to increase our understanding of young women in Scotland experiences and involvement in violence, in order to better support them to reach their full potential.
  • Topic:  No Knives Better Lives
  • Date:  29 April, 2024

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Research Finds Concerning Trends in Adolescent Substance Use in the UK
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, while vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new WHO Europe report coordinated by researchers at the University of Glasgow.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  25 April, 2024

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Volunteers Week 2024 – 40th Anniversary: 3rd – 9th June
Celebrate Scotland's volunteers this Volunteers Week from 3rd to 9th June. Find out more about the campaign and how you can get involved!
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  25 April, 2024

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Improving Gender Identity Healthcare for Children and Young People
A new multi-disciplinary team led by the Chief Medical Officer and including paediatric, pharmacy and scientific expertise, will be convened to examine clinical recommendations of the Cass Review, and consider how they may apply to NHS Scotland.
  • Topic:  Equality, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  24 April, 2024

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Scotland's Labour Market Insights: April 2024
Insights from a range of labour market data sources for Scotland, including employment, unemployment and economic inactivity estimates by protected characteristics.
  • Date:  23 April, 2024

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Working with Children and Young People Who Have Displayed Harmful Sexual Behaviour
Guidance to support professionals who work with children and young people to identify, prevent and mitigate harm caused by children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviour.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  23 April, 2024

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The ‘Right to Youth Work in Scotland’: A Research Report for YouthLink Scotland by the Open University Law School
Evidence to influence policy and law reform, aiming to improve youth work provision and promote the rights and well-being of young people in Scotland. 
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  23 April, 2024

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Barnardo's Unveils Homes for Young People Leaving Care
An innovative housing project designed to support young people at the point of leaving care has been launched in Stirling by Barnardo's Scotland.
  • Topic:  Care
  • Date:  23 April, 2024

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Qualitative Research on the Lived Experience and Views of Gambling among Children and Young People
GambleAware is calling for more regulation of gambling advertising as it releases a new research report showing how gambling affects the lives of children and young people.
  • Topic:  Addiction
  • Date:  23 April, 2024

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