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The care of looked after children in custody: a short thematic review

Commissioned by the Youth Justice Board, this thematic review reports on the care of looked after children aged 15 to 18 in young offender institutions. It examines the experience of these children, using survey data and in-depth interviews.

Case supervisors, advocates and representatives from safeguarding teams provide an establishment perspective on how the needs of looked after children are met in custody and in preparation for their release.

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Published: 
2011
Author: 
HM Inspectorate of Prisons
Publisher: 
HM Government