The Metropolitan Police has launched a website for young people to inform them about crime and safety issues ranging from bullying and drugs to gang crime.

A youth project in Devon that encourages young people to visit local leisure centres has helped cut youth crime, latest figures suggest.

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application made by two 11-year-old boys to appeal against their conviction of attempted rape.

Home Secretary Theresa May has suggested that Asbos (anti-social behaviour orders) could be scrapped as part of the government's review of policing.

The use of specialist fostering programmes for young offenders as an alternative to custody can reduce reoffending rates, a study has found.

More and more poor parents are taking out sky high interest loans.

More and more poor parents are taking out sky high interest loans

Jon Venables, one of the killers of James Bulger, has been jailed for two years after admitting three offences involving the downloading and distribution of child pornography.

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has announced plans to abolish the remaining eight regional government offices.

The role youth offending teams will play in the future is still up for debate, justice minister Crispin Blunt has told CYP Now.