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Custody and COVID-19 – Working in a Trauma Informed Way – Nottinghamshire Youth Justice Service (February 2021)
Published: 03/03/2021
Summary: Nottinghamshire youth justice service has shared their method of working in a trauma informed way with children in custody during COVID-19. Description: It has been recognised that a key part of taking a trauma-informed approach is developing relationships through; safety, trust, choice, collaboration and empowerment. Nottinghamshire youth justice service have produced a…
Active Feltham Pilot: Interim Report – Battersea Arts Centre, Youth Custody Service and HM Prison and Probation Service (June 2020)
Published: 03/02/2021
Summary: Link to the interim report, following completion of phase one of active Feltham pilot programme in Feltham Youth Offenders Institute.
Understanding Trauma with Animations – Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (December 2020)
Published: 29/01/2021
Summary: Access to series of animations to support children understand trauma. Description: The Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust has launched a series of animations, co-created with children and young people from the North Kensington Community. The resources are aimed at helping children and young people understand trauma; how symptoms can result…
Concordat on Children in Custody Protocol – Just for Law Kids (January 2020)
Published: 27/10/2020
Summary: Link to the Concordat on children in custody and an interview with Just for Law Kids which looks at key requirements of the Concordat and how it works in practice. The Concordat on Children in Custody protocol is in place to improve understanding of the statutory duties of local authorities and police when detaining children…
Transition Booklet: Time to Move On – Clayfields House Secure Centre (June 2020)
Published: 07/07/2020
Summary: Children from Clayfields House Secure Centre have created a booklet to support other children when they are preparing to leave the secure estate. Aims: Support children in the transition process to prepare them to move from the secure estate. Encourage children to think about and plan their future. To empower the children…
Physical Distancing Not Social Distancing Posters – Youth Custody Service and NHS (May 2020)
Published: 06/05/2020
Summary: Posters produced by NHS and Youth Custody Service to promote social connection during lockdown and quarantine. Description: The Youth Custody Service and NHS have co-produced flyers to highlight the need for social contact even whilst social distancing: Physical Distancing Not Social Distancing – English Physical Distancing Not Social Distancing – Welsh Secure…
End of Custody Temporary Release – Youth Custody Service (April 2020)
Published: 29/04/2020
Summary: Information regarding End of Custody Temporary Release guidance produced by the Youth Custody Service. Youth Custody Service have developed specific guidance concerning End of Custody Temporary Release (ECTR), as a response to COVID-19 which is available to youth offending teams and the Secure Estate. The purpose of the ECTR is to support…
Frequently Asked Questions – Youth Custody Service (April 2020)
Published: 29/04/2020
Summary: Information on how to access YCS Frequently Asked Questions concerning children in custody and on remand, during COVID-19. Youth Custody Service (YCS) has emailed all Youth Offending Team Head of Services (or equivalent) in all Local Authorities in England and Wales with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from the Youth Custody Service. The…
Matters of Concern, Safeguarding Concerns, Allegations and Complaints for Children in Custody – Youth Custody Service Safeguarding Contacts (updated Feb 2023)
Published: 23/04/2020
Summary: Youth Custody Service have shared key safeguarding contact list and a slide pack concerning matters of concern, safeguarding concerns, allegations and complains for matters relating to children in custody. Description: The Youth Custody Service (YCS) have produced matters of concern, safeguarding concerns, allegations and complaints slide pack (reviewed in April 2022). The…
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