Things in the library 16th August...

Things about offending children...
A resource from Public Health England has been published to help local partnerships work together to support vulnerable children and young people and stop them offending and re-offending. It outlines how health, education, social care, criminal justice, voluntary sector services and others can work together to stop children and young people offending.
Collaborative approaches to preventing offending and re-offending by children (CAPRICORN) is a framework that has been developed by Public Health England, working with stakeholders in national and local government, the NHS, academia and the voluntary sector.
As well as the full report and summary available here, you can also download a slide pack which gives you some infographics and other material for presentations.

Things to do tomorrow...

Sheffield Carnival is a free Multicultural Family Event in Norfolk Heritage Park,
Guildford Avenue, Sheffield S2 2PL 12:00-8:00pm Saturday 17th August.





Things about care leavers...
An article in the Guardian reports on the 'grandmentor' scheme which pairs up volunteers aged 50 and over with young care leavers in England to support them as they move to independent living. The scheme, organised by the charity Vounteering Matters working with local authorities, is running in eight locations and expects to match up to 500 care leavers with grandmentors in 2019. Using the power of inter-generational mentoring to support care leavers who may be in challenging life circumstances. These mentors are volunteers aged 50 and over who use their wisdom, their energy and their life experience to help keep young people leaving care on track.

Things about international child abduction...
The House of Commons Library has published a briefing paper on international child abduction covering England and Wales. The briefing includes: the criminal law, who can take a child overseas; steps to prevent abduction occurring; and what to do if it happens.





Things to read...
The next reading group session is on Wed 4th September at 17:15 for about 1 hour - drinks and nibbles provided. The next book we are discussion is 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman.
In 'The Power' the world is a recognisable place: there's a rich Nigerian kid who lounges around the family pool; a foster girl whose religious parents hide their true nature; a local American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family.
But something vital has changed, causing their lives to converge with devastating effect. Teenage girls now have immense physical power - they can cause agonising pain and even death. And, with this small twist of nature, the world changes utterly.
This extraordinary novel by Naomi Alderman, a Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year and Granta Best of British writer, is not only a gripping story of how the world would change if power was in the hands of women but also exposes, with breath-taking daring, our contemporary world.

Things to attend...
Our highly praised Critical Appraisal course is running next on 9th Sept 13:00 to 16:30. Do consider signing up for this if you are SCH staff -via Course Bookings on the intranet. It is a non-threatening way to learn some important skills and no prior knowledge is necessary. We do need a commitment to attend if you sign up as the course will be cancelled if there are not enough participants.

Things about water...
There has been much in the media recently about how much water is used in production of various items...from denim to asparagus. With World Water Week coming up soon you might like to look at your own personal water footprint with this calculator or find out more about savings you can make.

Things to eat...
So a vegetarian meal this week - a South African classic (vegetarian version) Lentil & Vegetable Bobotie.