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Lessons to learn: Exploring the links between running away and absence from school
Every year, 100,000 children run away from home or care, and 200,000 miss a month of schooling. These shocking figures are related, our new report finds.
07 December 2012
Natalie Williams, Policy Officer
Policy team
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Shining the justice of God
How are we called to shine the light and warmth of the justice of God?
07 December 2012
Dr Paula Gooder, Freelance writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies
Guest bloggers
Downing Street sign
Calculate what the autumn statement means for families
How will changes announced during the autumn statement affect struggling families' benefits? Find out - use our calculator.
06 December 2012, 1 comment
Sam Royston, Policy Adviser
Policy team
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Waiting with young people
What does waiting during Advent tell us about working with young people, often caught in a web of complex needs and motivations?
06 December 2012
Kate Tuckett, Communications Manager
Church team
Several burning candles
Advent: A time to wait
Advent challenges us to wait, and wait well. We resist quick-fix answers as we consider the slow movement towards the fulfilment of God’s salvation.
05 December 2012
Dr Paula Gooder, Freelance writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies
Guest bloggers
Tim Holmes at age 10 - a young boy sitting on steps
My two different Christingle experiences
Tim participated in his first Christingle 21 years ago. This year, he returns to the service, helping hundreds organise events across the country.
04 December 2012
Tim Holmes, Appeals Officer
Fundraising and events team
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The struggle between light and darkness
Candles symbolise the struggle between light and darkness, reminding us that as followers of Jesus we are called to be lights, shining in the darkness
04 December 2012
Dr Paula Gooder, Freelance writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies
Guest bloggers
Migrant & Refugee Woman of the Year Awards logo
Recognising and celebrating brave young refugee and migrant women
Each year hundreds of unaccompanied young women escape persecution at home to seek protection in the UK - nominate a refugee woman you admire
03 December 2012, 1 comment
Ilona Pinter, Policy Adviser
Policy team
four lighted candles that are part of an Advent wreath
Looking backwards and forwards
Advent readings invite us to look backwards and forwards in many ways, Paula Gooder writes.
03 December 2012, 1 comment
Dr Paula Gooder, Freelance writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies
Guest bloggers
Mubena speaking to a man at the Conservative party conference
Saying goodbye after three fast months
Mubena sums up her time at our charity, and her upcoming work with young people and sea turtles in Mexico and Costa Rica.
02 December 2012
Mubena Abdul-Rahim, Public Affairs Volunteer
Policy team

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What issues affect children and young people today? On our blog, our volunteers, staff, leaders and the young people we work with share their experiences and tackle the issues. Let us know what you think – leave a comment or send us a message about what you find on our blog.

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Great idea to map your run with the icons of London. Well done for finding the mental strength to run the VLM AGAIN, especially now you are an old man!

Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon

Well done Joe, all in a good cause and will be thinking about you on the day.

Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon

What I believe runaway children come from all backgrounds — from both urban and rural settings and from every socio-economic class. It is important to recognize the warning signs that your child might be exhibiting. Remember, thoughts of or plans to run away often start long before the child actually leaves. If the warning signs are recognized and acted upon, you may be able to prevent your child from becoming a runaway.

The Local Picture: Inadequate protection for runaway children