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📢 Today, we launch Drawing the Line – a new campaign to end violence and exploitation for children. Learn more 👉 catch-22.org.uk/about-us/our-c…

The longer someone is out of work, the harder it is to enter/return, so we’re proud to be selected by @DWPgovuk to run a #JobsGuarantee pilot in Birmingham + Solihull with Supplytrain CIC & @Sport4LifeUK, supporting young people on UC into sustainable jobs:jobsguaranteewm.co.uk/register-your-…

We look forward to continuing to work with government and partners to ensure this Plan delivers real change: protecting children, preventing harm, and building hope in the communities most affected. We’re drawing the line - because no child should be a victim of exploitation.

We’ve published our full response on the importance of this cross-departmental plan, including what we welcome and what we believe is still missing: catch-22.org.uk/resources/catc…

We welcome yesterday’s government announcement of the new ‘Protecting Lives, Building Hope’ plan to halve knife crime. As a member of the Coalition to Tackle Knife Crime, Catch22 has supported the @ukhomeoffice by sharing frontline evidence and service-led insight.

As a proud member of the government’s Knife Crime Coalition, we know a coordinated approach is key for long-term and sustainable impact. Read more on the data update: gov.uk/government/pub…

New data from the @ukhomeoffice shows the incredible impact of the County Lines Programme and demonstrates the importance of collaborative approaches in the effective safeguarding of child victims.

In delivering the national County Lines Support Service, we work alongside the government and the police to protect children and young people who are victims of violence, county lines, and exploitation.

Catch22 supported 125,000+ people last year: helping them find work, rebuild connections, break cycles of exploitation, and more. Thank you to all those who have played a part in making this impact possible: catch-22.org.uk/resources/soci…

Behind the mic with @Catch22’s Youth2Adulthood (Y2A) Mentoring Service in Newham 👊 We spent the day recording for National Prison Radio, speaking to young people about the reality of leaving custody, the support they’ve received, and the steps they’re taking to move forward 🚀

To learn more about @Victim1st, visit: catch-22.org.uk/find-services/… To take part in the @MoJGovUK Code of Practice consultation, visit: consult.justice.gov.uk/victim-policy/…

The visit allowed the Minister and Victims’ Commissioner to hear from our practitioners and victims on proposed Victims’ Code changes. Our team shared frontline insight on how the proposals may land and how they can better support victims day to day.

Today we were proud to host a joint visit to our Leicestershire @Victim1st service from @AlexDaviesJones , Minister for Victims and VAWG, and Claire Waxman @voice4victims, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales.

We’re ready to work together to turn insights into improvements grounded in the realities of victims’ lives. We thank the Minister and Victims’ Commissioner for their active engagement to our team, and for their commitment to better outcomes for victims.

@Shell Read our Milburn Review submission: catch-22.org.uk/resources/catc… Read more about the Youth Guarantee announcement: gov.uk/government/new…

@Shell Close partnership between government, employers, education, and the third sector is required for the Youth Guarantee to succeed and increase young people’s life chances and social mobility.

Catch22 welcomes the announcement made by @patmcfaddenmp that Gov is expanding the Youth Guarantee to 24-year-olds, a change we’ve long called for. Expanding apprenticeship units, including in the energy transition sector, will open vital routes to stable, future-proof jobs.

@UKYouth @natyouthagency @UniversityLeeds @sunderlanduni @mylifemysay We look forward to seeing how our contribution will shape the APPG’s upcoming report on Youth Work in 2035. #YouthAPPG

@UKYouth @natyouthagency @UniversityLeeds @sunderlanduni @mylifemysay Krystal also urged the need for long-term Government funding to build high-quality digital youth work offer. Short-term pots won’t meet young people’s needs, but with guidance, strong networks and real investment, the sector can create robust digital infrastructure.

The @YouthAPPG chaired by @NDIronsMP held a roundtable this week to explore how the digital world and AI are reshaping youth work. Invited by @YMCAEng_Wales, Krystal Donaldson, Service Manager at Catch22’s The Hive, shared insights on supporting 16–24-year-olds in Camden