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Pardon for gay men convicted of abolished offences

NEWS 15 October 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

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Men prosecuted for same-sex sexual activity are now able to have their convictions wiped

https://tfn.scot/news/pardon-for-gay-men-convicted-of-abolished-offences

Project aims to break cycle of disadvantage

NEWS 2 December 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Venture Trust and Cycling Scotland are working in tandem to help disadvantaged young people through the power of bicycles

https://tfn.scot/news/project-aims-to-break-cycle-of-disadvantage

Public transport should be more affordable

NEWS 20 June 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

The cost of transport is putting significant pressures on those on lower incomes, and poor services can leave people isolated

https://tfn.scot/news/public-transport-should-be-more-affordable

Fairer welfare system means no private sector in disability assessments

OPINION 21 June 2017 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

As Scotland's social security bill is published, the social security minister confirms no private contractors will take part in disability benefit assessments

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fairer-welfare-system-means-private-sector-will-take-no-part-in-disability

A youth worker on The Apprentice? – it’s not in our nature!

OPINION 14 December 2016 Guest post

Families & Young People

Kerry Reilly tells explains why youth workers should put themselves forward for the National Youth Worker Awards

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-youth-worker-on-the-apprentice-its-not-in-our-nature

Poverty: see it, change it, says SYP

NEWS 23 January 2015 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

The Scottish Youth Parliament bids to take on poverty with its latest campaign

https://tfn.scot/news/poverty-see-it-change-it-says-syp

Trump protests can make a difference

OPINION 31 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

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Paul Cardwell attended the Scotland Against Trump rally this week. He believes the president's angry reactions to criticism will ultimately be his downfall.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/trump-protests-can-make-a-difference

10-year strategy needs to reform approach to mental health and wellbeing

OPINION 20 February 2017 Guest post

Families & Young People

Tam Baillie, children and young people's commissioner in Scotland, says getting the balance right between universal and targeted service provision is key

https://tfn.scot/opinion/new-child-mental-health-strategy-has-to-consider-impact-of-resilience

Diageo is failing to provide latest guidelines on their products

OPINION 3 October 2018 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Alison Douglas attended the Diageo AGM to question the alcohol consumption guidelines on their labelling

https://tfn.scot/opinion/diageo-is-failing-to-provide-latest-guidelines-on-their-products

Could #Milifandom phenomena energise the third sector?

NEWS 23 April 2015 by Robert Armour

Families & Young People

Those too young to vote but politically active should put energy into volunteering and campaigning

https://tfn.scot/news/Could-Milifandom-phenomena-energise-the-third-sector

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Pardon for gay men convicted of abolished offences

Project aims to break cycle of disadvantage

Public transport should be more affordable

Fairer welfare system means no private sector in disability assessments

A youth worker on The Apprentice? – it’s not in our nature!

Poverty: see it, change it, says SYP

Trump protests can make a difference

10-year strategy needs to reform approach to mental health and wellbeing

Diageo is failing to provide latest guidelines on their products

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