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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Link between football and domestic violence is a myth
Academics have said football is often used as an excuse for unacceptable behaviour, with abuse often ongoing in nature
NEWS 7 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Landmark care siblings ruling welcomed
The Court of Session has ruled that a teenager should be able to apply to participate fully in his brother's children's hearing
NEWS 6 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Giving young people a voice in Scottish politics
Emily Beever discusses how a new initiative, entitled FMQT Next Generation, aims to help young people participate in high level politics
OPINION 3 August 2018 Guest post
 
Beyond Harry Potter: telling the real stories of care experienced people
Kenny Murray on the real stories of care experienced people
OPINION 2 August 2018 Guest post
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Aspiring LGBT+ journalists set to cover Glasgow 2018
Mojo on the Green will see a group of LGBT+ activists highlight that sport is for all at the European athletics championships
NEWS 1 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Youngsters to hold first minister to account
Young people have been placed at the heart of policymaking by two charities, and have devised a political debate
NEWS 30 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities warn: football must keep children safer
​Inquiry tells of arbitrary procedures and poor governance which is putting children at risk of abuse
NEWS 27 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Eight Scouts sent home after drugs find
Scout leaders acted immediately resulting in eight being expelled from the event
NEWS 25 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Families worse off now than 15 years ago
Relative poverty is increasing on practically every level
NEWS 25 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Young people pledge to be more body confident
Campaign encourages young people to be more confident about their image
NEWS 25 July 2018 by Robert Armour
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