A Difficult Balance : Challenges and Possibilities for Local Protocols to Reduce Unnecessary Criminalisation of Children in Care and Care Leavers

Hunter, Katie and Fitzpatrick, Claire and Staines, Jo and Shaw, Julie (2023) A Difficult Balance : Challenges and Possibilities for Local Protocols to Reduce Unnecessary Criminalisation of Children in Care and Care Leavers. Youth Justice. ISSN 1473-2254

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Abstract

In 2018, the National Protocol on Reducing Unnecessary Criminalisation of Looked-after Children and Care Leavers was published in England. The protocol represented national recognition of the issue and called for local authorities to implement their own agreements. However, the protocol was given no statutory status, which immediately raised questions about its potential impact. Drawing on analysis of 36 local protocols from across England and Wales, this article explores the challenges and possibilities of using local agreements to divert children in care and care leavers away from formal justice systems contact.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Youth Justice
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Research Output Funding/yes_externally_funded
Subjects:
?? yes - externally fundedlawdevelopmental and educational psychology ??
ID Code:
188958
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Deposited On:
15 Mar 2023 14:30
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
Last Modified:
28 Nov 2023 00:30