Welcome to Young People in Focus
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:
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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.
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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.
Introduction
Chapter 1
Plus six more chapters covering health, education, crime and lifestyles and much more …
New courses to accredit facilitators of ESCAPE and Take 3 parenting programmes
The National Academy of Parenting Practitioners has validated that the Supporting the Parents of Adolescents course meets core National Occupational Standards.
Set of worksheets on CD to help explore issues related to emotions
Please follow the link to see the Special Offers
Could your organisation benefit from TSA's Research services?
TSA offers a wide range of research and evaluation services, including training and consultancy. Click to view our new flier.
Annual Report
Download the 2008 TSA annual report
Supporting Young Fathers
Parenting Inside and Out
Parenting Teenagers
Youth Voice Peer Power