Purpose The purpose of this study is to suggest how the Covid-19 lockdown may affect illicit drug users and vulnerable children and young people who become involved in County lines drug dealing. Design/methodology/approach This is an “opinion piece” based on data released by central and...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to consider youth gangs and county lines with reference to the current drive for a public health response to these issues. Design/methodology/approach: This viewpoint paper traces the development of gang and serious youth violence responses in England,...

Purpose – This paper seeks to consider the youth justice system from a custody perspective. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents the recent history of the secure estate and youth justice in England and Wales, arguing that the present system is far too large, complex and costly...

This paper reports a follow-on project that assessed a series of portfolios assembled by a cohort of participants attending a course for prospective general practice trainers. In an attempt to enhance reliability, a framework for defining and addressing problems using a reflective practice model...