Explaining High Rates of Infants in Care Proceedings in Deprived Areas of Wales

Doebler, Stefanie and Alrouh, Bachar and Broadhurst, Karen and Bedston, Stuart and Cusworth, Linda and Akbari, Ashley and Ford, David V. and Griffiths, SwaNSEA (2021) Explaining High Rates of Infants in Care Proceedings in Deprived Areas of Wales. [Report]

Abstract

This short report summarizes results of recent analysis published by the Family Justice Data Partnership that aims to pinpoint the particular domains of deprivation associated with rates of infant entry to care in local authorities in Wales. The work complements research conducted as part of the Born into Care series, which is building a robust evidence base about the very youngest children in the family justice system.