The Government of France adopted a new law on voluntary activities thereby revising the civic
service and adapting it to the needs of young people with fewer opportunities. It includes a range
of programmes, e.g. “Défense 2ème chance” (“Defending a 2nd chance”), a programme combining
professional training and physical activities. A national agency for social cohesion and equal
opportunities, created in 2006, manages the new civic service.
Further informations :
http://www.ces.fr/rapport/doclon/06061911.pdf (website in French)