National Publications

Young People

Sexualisation of Young People
The author, psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos was commissioned by the Home Office to look at how sexualised images and messages may be affecting the development of children and young people and influencing cultural norms.  The review forms part of the government’s strategy to address ‘Violence Against Women and Girls’ (VAWG).  Dr Papadopoulos has worked closely with the Home Office in developing the current national awareness campaign targeting violence within teenagers’ relationships.  A pack for teachers and pupils to accompany the campaign will be made available to all schools.  The government is also committed to introducing the subject of VAWG and gender equality into the national curriculum, both of which are recommendations outlined in this review.

The Characteristics of Bullying Victims in Schools
This study represents the first in-depth investigation of pupil and school characteristics in relation to bullying of secondary school pupils aged 14 to 16 in England.  This summary presents the topline findings from the full report, which is due to be published in January 2010.

Young People and Crime: Findings from the 2006 Offending, Crime and Justice Survey
This report presents the headline findings from the 2006 Offending, Crime and Justice Survey (OCJS). It describes levels and trends in youth offending, anti-social behaviour (ASB) and victimisation among young people aged from 10 to 25 living in private households in England and Wales.

Youth Alcohol Action Plan
There is growing public concern about how much alcohol young people drink in their teenage years. The evidence set out in this Action Plan, which was promised in the Children's Plan, shows the extent of the problem.

Youth Crime Action Plan
This action plan provides a comprehensive, cross-government analysis of what the government is going to do to tackle youth crime, including victim support, intervention and sentencing.

Youth Crime: Young People Aged 10 to 17 Receiving their First Reprimand, Warning or Conviction: England 2008-09
This statistical release provides local-level information on the number and rate of young people aged 10 to 17 receiving their first reprimand, warning or conviction in England, 2000-01 to 2008-09. It is based on data recorded on the police national computer.