People should be helped to feel safe: child protection and safeguarding in young offender institutions, secure training centres and secure children's homes: guidance for chairs and members of Local Safeguarding Children Boards

Author:
ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT LSCB CHAIRS
Publishers:
Association of Independent LSCB Chairs, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Publication year:
2014
Pagination:
39

Guidance which aims to improve the effectiveness of Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in custody. It covers children who have been placed in custody in Young Offender Institutions, Secure Training Centres and Secure Children's Homes following arrest or conviction for criminal offences. Sections cover: children's right's in custody, areas of concern, children raising concerns and investigating child protection concerns. The guidance also includes a self-assessment tool and 11 practice examples. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
child protection, young offender institutions, secure accommodation, secure training centres, investigations, performance evaluation, young offenders, children, young people;
Content type:
practice guidance
Location(s):
England

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