Children's Commissioner's Report Says Child-On-Child Abuse Is Shocking

An official report by the Office of the Children's Commissioner for England says that "shocking" sexual violence is being carried out by children against other children. The report says that the perpetrators could be 12 or 13, and rape is seen as "normal and inevitable" in some areas, especially among gangs. It also claims that bullying and sexist attitudes exist across the whole country.

The Research conducted by the University of Bedfordshire into sexual violence in gangs (It's wrong but you get used to it) suggested two-thirds of young people questioned (65%) knew of young women who had been pressurised or coerced into sexual activity. 


The report is the result of a two-year inquiry by the children's commissioner into child exploitation and gangs. It is being published alongside research on young people's understanding of consent to sex, and a study on the pressures on young people who have been raised in gang-affected neighbourhoods. It says legislation is there to protect children but agencies from the police to social services need to become far better at spotting children at risk and providing them with the necessary protection.

Skills to Succeed Workshops - Bedford

Skills to Succeed Workshops at Bedford

Learning Resources and Student Support are offering a range of workshops to help you to develop the esssential skills you'll need in order to be a successful student.

All workshops are FREE to attend and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 

• 8th October 2013, 10.00-11.00 How to: Get organised & manage time. Room P1.23

• 9th October 2013, 09.00-10.00 How to: Create effective notes. Room P1.20

• 9th October, 2013, 11.00-12.00 How to: Read academic materials. Room P2.03

• 14th October 2013, 09.00-10.00 The Benefits of Positive Thinking, Room P0.60

• 16th October 2013 10.00-11.00 How to: Plan & structure an assignment, Room P1.13

• 16th October 2013 11.00-12.00 How to: Write academically, Room P2.03

• 17th October 2013 10.00-11.00 How to: Paraphrase & summarise text, Room P2.19

• 21st October 2013 09.00-10.00 Motivation: Keep the switch, Room P0.60

• 24th October 2013 10.00-11.00 How to: Show critical thinking in an assignment, Room P1.20

• 24th October 2013 14.00-15.00 How to: Read a journal article, Room K0.01

• 28th October 2013 09.00-10.00 Managing stress, Room P0.60

• 29th October 2013 How to: Write academically, Roo P1.13

• 1st November 2013 11.00-12.00 How to: Plan & structure an assignment, Room P1.13

• 1st November 2013 12.00-13.00 How to: Give a presentation, Room P1.13

Library 24:7 Opening 365 Days Per Year

Bedford, Polhill Library will now open 24 hours per day 365 days a year. So will Luton, University Square LRC.

Please note: Although the Library buildings are open 24:7 this does not mean that library staff are available 24 hours per day. If you wish to check that someone will be available to help you please telephone: (01234) 793 189

Dissertation Drop-ins For September

I shall be holding a couple of informal drop-ins for help with dissertations this month on the dates below. Come along and have a chat about any library related questions / issues you may have with your dissertation.

• Tuesday 10th September - 1.00 - 2.00, Library IT Training Suite 2
• Tuesday 17th September - 1.00 - 2.00, Library IT Training Suite 2

Top Ten Electronic Books For Social Sciences

Over the past year Learning Resources operated a patron driven acquisitions service. The entire catalogue of ebooks from Dawsonera (our main supplier) was added to the catalogue and any ebook which was accessed more than twice was automatically purchased for the library. Below are the top 10 ebooks purchased under the schem by social science students.

1. Treveithick, P. (2012) Social work skills and knowledge: a practice handbook.  OUP. (93 views)
2. Richardson, J. and Ryder, R. (eds.) (2012) Gypsies and travellers: empowerment and inclusion in British Society. Policy. (78 views)
3. Teater, B. (2010) An introduction to applying social work theories and methods. OUP. (75 views)
4. Vanderstoep, S.W. and Johnson, D.D. (2009) Research methods for everyday life: blending qualitative and quantitative approaches. Wiley. (74 views)
5. Denscombe, M. (2009) Ground rules for social research: guidelines for good practice. OUP. (71 views)
6. Burke, R.H. (2009) An introduction to criminological theory. Willan. (60 views)
7. Denscombe, M. (2012) Research proposals: a practical guide. OUP. (55 views)
8. Daguerre, A. and Nativel, C. (2006) When children become parents. Policy. (54 views)
9. Stafford, A. (2011) Child protection systems in the United Kingdom. Jessica Kingsley. (52 views)     
10. Smith, D. (2010) A new response to youth crime. Willan. (48 views)