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Training for Christian youth & children’s ministry is in decline. Why?
The number of students training for Christian youth and/or children’s work is in decline. Why is that, and what does it mean for the future?
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The curate escape: examining body positivity online
A new report from the YMCA explores how and why young people craft and curate images of themselves online.
Domestic violence and Netflix’s ‘Dirty John’: What is Coercive Control?
A recent Netflix show focusses on the destructive reality of Coercive Control. This article explores this subversive form of psychological manipulation, how young people might be affected by it, and what can be done to help.
07 Aug, 2019
New ideas: Pivoting toward hope
What does ‘hope’ look like for young people – what difference does it make? How can youth workers learn from a theologically grounded vision of hope?
One in five young women in England have self-harmed – how can we help?
New statistics confirm that one in five young women reported self-harming. SelfharmUK’s Jess Whittaker explores the factors that motivate self-injury and how loved ones can help.
10 Jun, 2019
Mental health of children and young people: Gender, self-harm and inequality (Part 2)
Lucie Shuker and Jo Fitzsimmons sat down to discuss ‘Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2017’ which was published in November 2018. The second part of their conversation is recorded below.
06 May, 2019
Mental health of children and young people: What’s changed? (Part 1)
Lucie Shuker and Jo Fitzsimmons sat down to discuss ‘Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2017’ which was published in November 2018. This is part one of their conversation.
29 Apr, 2019
Living with loneliness?
The largest ever UK study into loneliness has just been published and it's on the rise amongst young people. What needs to be done?
04 Mar, 2019
New Research: youth ministry and young adult faith
How can youth workers help teenagers with their questions, doubts and with building a resilient faith? Dr Ruth Perrin offers reflections following her extensive research.
Social media and mental health: key report headlines
Director of Research Dr Lucie Shuker gives the key headlines of a recent parliamentary report into social media and its effect on young people’s mental health.
Disappointment and despair: the 'why' of youth ministry
Disappointment and despair can be prevalent in youth ministry; when struggles come, why carry on? Phoebe Hill explores the value of a theological approach to youth work.
03 Dec, 2018
Evaluation: Prayer spaces in schools?
Head of Research Dr Lucie Shuker evaluates the oft-contested role of prayer spaces in school, and their effect on young people.
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