Criminalising begging is tantamount to criminalising poverty. It perpetuates, rather than alleviates, the marginalisation and disadvantage experienced by people who beg. It also violates the fundamental human rights of some of the most vulnerable in our society. Original article
27 Jan 2012
Developmental studies suggest that negotiating the years between approximately 12 and 19 presents particular challenges, distinct from those faced in childhood or adulthood. Original article
27 Jan 2012
A recent report outlines how a change in the delivery of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – from face-to-face treatment to interactive web-based delivery – might result in more young people engaging with the intervention, a reduction in costs, and subsequently an increase in reach. Original article
27 Jan 2012
A survey by Best Enemies Education, which holds workshops for year 8-10 students on cyber-bullying, said 80 per cent of the 3080 students polled slept with their phone. Original article
27 Jan 2012
Researchers at the University of Wollongong have been reviewing alternative options to prison for young offenders. Original article
27 Jan 2012