Reported by Scottish Government News – the news we share raises awareness of equality issues being reported in the media. The Scottish Government have launched a new consultation looking to gather your views on new proposals to offer free bus travel for under 19's. To find out more and contribute to the consultation: https://www.gov.scot/news/consulting-on-free-bus-travel-for-young-people-under-19/ #EqNews … Continue reading Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Consulting on free bus travel for young people under 19
Equality News Update: Third Force News: Groups unite in bid to tackle sex abuse and promote healthy relationships
Reported by Third Force News – the news we share raises awareness of equality issues being reported in the media. NSPCC Scotland, YWCA Scotland and Dundee City Council are working in partnership to launch a new campaign, with all the resources created by young women, it aims to help create better awareness of what healthy … Continue reading Equality News Update: Third Force News: Groups unite in bid to tackle sex abuse and promote healthy relationships
Equality News Update: The National: The greatest risk to LGBTQ youth is pretending they don’t exist
Reported by The National – the news we share raises awareness of equality issues being reported in the media. WHAT age were you when you had your first real crush? Was it before or after the first time you had a “boyfriend” or “girlfriend” for two weeks after your friend went across the playground to … Continue reading Equality News Update: The National: The greatest risk to LGBTQ youth is pretending they don’t exist
Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Bill to respect, protect and fulfil children’s rights.
Equality News Update: Fife Today: Your views sought on how young people are sentenced in Scotland’s courts
The Scottish Sentencing Council believes that a guideline will increase public knowledge and confidence by explaining the process involved in sentencing a young person, and increase understanding of the factors which are taken into account when sentencing young people under 25.
Equality News Update: Third Force News: Fearts for disabled youngsters facing double disadvantage
More than half a million disabled young people will be hit by a double disadvantage as they try to move from education to employment unless urgent action is taken, disability groups have warned.
Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Schools to re-open full-time
Young people will have access to support with their exam results when Skills Development Scotland opens its helpline on Tuesday (August 4).
Equality News Update: Fife Today: Exams hotline will open for calls on Tuesday
Young people will have access to support with their exam results when Skills Development Scotland opens its helpline on Tuesday (August 4).
Equality News Update: Fife Today: Rise in the number of unemployed young people in Fife
The number of young people claiming out-of-work benefits in Fife has risen since March, according to new figures.
Equality News Update: STV News: Young people experiencing more bullying online, says report
Young people across Scotland are reporting an increase in online bullying since lockdown began, according to an education charity.
Equality News Update: BBC News: More hate crimes being reported in Scotland
All categories of hate crime in Scotland are increasing, according to official figures.
Equality News Update: Third Force News: Disability transitions bill hope
New legislation which aims to ensure young people living with a disability receive support with the transition to adulthood is being brought forward.
Equality News Update: The Herald: Coronavirus in Scotland: Warning over ‘lost generation’ of vulnerable children
THE coronavirus crisis risks creating a “lost generation” of vulnerable children and young people, it has been warned.
Equality News Update: BBC News: New safe space for child victims of crime in Scotland
A new centre designed to support child victims and witnesses of crime is to be opened in Scotland.
Equality News Update: The Courier: Coronavirus: Fife teacher’s Facebook page for home learning earns 10,000 followers overnight
Parents worried about keeping their children’s learning going during the schools shutdown have been given a wealth of online information, thanks to a Fife teacher.