Arts as therapy, 1980

Submitted by: The Arts Special Committee The National Council of Women in Conference assembled, calls upon Her Majesty’s Government to encourage development of the constructive use of the creative arts in the treatment of drop-out and delinquent young people...

Provision of accommodation for the young, 1980

Submitted by: The Elmbridge Branch The National Council of Women in Conference assembled, concerned about the lack of inexpensive accommodation for young people, particularly in big cities, urges Her Majesty’s Government to encourage Local Authorities to support...

The disabled as members of the community, 1981

Submitted by: Barnet & District Branch The National Council of Women in Conference assembled, urges the Department of the Environment to encourage Local Authorities to consult local organizations associated with the disabled, whenever planning applications are...

Children with special educational needs, 1981

Submitted by: The Education Special Committee   The National Council of Women in Conference assembled, urges the Secretary of State for Education and Science to establish a National Advisory Committee on children with Special Education Needs as recommended by the...

Sentencing young offenders for criminal offences, 1982

Submitted by: Sevenoaks Branch  The National Council of Women in Conference assembled, concerned by the rising crime rate, the increasing number of young offenders, and the overcrowding in custodial establishments, and noting the new proposals for the treatment...