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"I Cried Because I had no Shoes"

If you watch one video today then make it this one.

Restorative Justice Make Little Impact on Likelihood of Reoffending (Australia)

A program designed to bring young offenders face to face with the victims of their crime and encourage them to accept responsibility for their offending is no more effective than the NSW Children's Court at reducing juvenile reoffending, according to new research released this month by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

Does Daydreaming Make You Smarter?

Kids who spend class time letting their minds wander usually get in trouble.  But new research makes the case that spacing out can actually be a good thing.

UNICEF Video (3 Min) ; "2 Lives: 2 Miles Apart"


"2 Lives: 2 Miles Apart" is a series produced by 8 young local filmmakers about the different challenges children face in urban areas around the world.  This episode introduces Mariana and Bayan: Both left their homes to find a better future in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the 10th biggest city in the world.

Study Shows a Healthy Teenager is a Happy Teenager

Teenagers who turn their backs on a healthy lifestyle and turn to drink, cigarettes and junk food are significantly unhappier than their healthier peers.  New research also shows that 12-13 is a catalyst age when young people turn away from the healthy habits of their younger years and start to get involved in risky behaviours.

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File "It's about time!"  UN Youth Rep to Become a Reality!

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, announced at the end of January that he would appoint a new Special Representative for Youth.