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The Trust for the Study of Adolescence (TSA) has a new name - Young People in Focus. We have modernised our name to celebrate our 20th anniversary this year.

We are a UK charity that helps individuals and organisations working with young people and families (aged 10-25) through research, training and publications. Use the menu (top left) to explore the whole website:

What's New?

Online Publications Catalogue temporarily suspended
This problem will be rectified soon - check here for updates.
In the meantime, to place an order please call our publications department on 01273 647 325

Not so invisible? Supporting Young Fathers
York: Thursday 11th March 2010
London: Thursday 25th March 2010
This conference, a collaboration between Young People in Focus (YPF), the Fatherhood Institute and the Teenage Pregnancy Unit (TPU) in the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), puts the spotlight on work to support young fathers.
Click here for more information.

NEW: Evaluation of the ESCAPE and Parallel Lines Parenting Programme
Executive Summary
Full report

NEW: Adolescent Health Needs Assessment
In an exciting new project, Sandwell Children and Young People’s Partnership has commissioned Young People in Focus to review their adolescent health policies and services, and work with a group of young researchers to collect information about adolescent health from young people locally. More information.

Young Adults Today: Key Data
For the first time ever – comprehensive data on the lives of young adults aged 16-25.
Introduction
Chapter 1
Plus six more chapters covering health, education, crime and lifestyles and much more … To order a copy click here.

Full research report on UK foster care study
Reducing Risks for Young People in Foster Care: A UK Study

ESCAPE and Take 3 facilitator accreditation
New courses to accredit facilitators of ESCAPE and Take 3 parenting programmes

Supporting the Parents of Adolescents training course
The National Academy of Parenting Practitioners has validated that the Supporting the Parents of Adolescents course meets core National Occupational Standards.

Young People in Focus - 'What we do' flyer

The Sussex LGBTU Training and Development research partnership (www.lgbtu.co.uk) final report and the summary

NEW: Emotions Work
Set of worksheets on CD to help explore issues related to emotions

Special Offers Publications
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