News Journals Published 11 Mar 2020 A round-up of the latest findings, figures and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2020
Suicide prevention resources To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2021, we're featuring a range of suicide-related presentations, articles and good practice resources for members
BACP's response to the CQC’s report on children and young people's mental health News Published 8 Mar 2018 BACP is part of the Expert Advisory Group for the Care Quality Commission led Children and Young People’s Mental Health Review which today published its 'Review of children and young people's mental health services: Phase two report'.
In my view Journals Published 21 Jan 2020 Some thoughts on IAPT from three practitioners. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020
The rights of the child Journals Published 1 Sep 2020 Open article: Peter Jenkins puts children’s rights firmly back on the agenda and explores what that means for counsellors and psychotherapists working with CYP. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2020
Childline figures show rise in calls for peer-on-peer sexual abuse News Published 18 Sep 2018 We share Childline’s concerns over figures which show a 29% increase in children and young people seeking help about child-on-child sexual abuse
School counselling, mandatory reporting and Daniel Pelka some thoughts Journals Published 31 Dec 2013 Open article: Peter Jenkins deliberates on the questions of confidential counselling in schools and the proposed ‘Pelka’s Law’ – mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse. Would this have prevented the latest tragic outcome? BACP Children and Young People, December 2013
Member plans befriending service for people with learning difficulties News Published 23 Apr 2019 Theresa Hammond says friendships build confidence and improve mental health
Pelka's law: reporting abuse Journals Published 31 Dec 2013 Peter Jenkins reviews the arguments for and against a mandatory requirement on professionals to report suspected child abuse. Therapy Today, December 2013