Maintaining Children- family and community links whilst in custody (October 2023)

Published: 02/11/2023

Summary: To provide a clear framework for the process for checking family contacts for children whilst they are in a secure establishment. Description: The secure estate will ask the home Youth Justice Service to undertake checks on the child- visitor and contact list. The aim of these checks is to ensure that the child does…
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Family Contact in Youth Custody: Annex to a Positive Approach to Parenting: Part II of the Independent Family Review – Children’s Commissioner (March 2023)

Published: 20/07/2023

Summary: The Children’s Commissioner has published their report on children’s access to family contact in custody and ways in which the service can strengthen and maintain healthy family ties for the children in its care.
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Evaluation: Framework for Integrated Care (SECURE STAIRS) – Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (May 2022)

Published: 27/06/2022

Summary: Access to the evaluation of the Framework for Integrated Care, which is a framework implemented in the children and young people’s secure estate which aims to improve the quality of care and outcomes for children and young people.
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Leaflet for Children: What Your Rights are as Young People in Secure Settings and Knowing What the Law is on ‘Off Rolling’ in Schools’ – South and West Yorkshire Resettlement Consortium (January 2022)

Published: 04/05/2022

Summary: Children in Adel Beck Secure Children Home, have created a leaflet highlighting the rights of all children in secure settings in regard to education placements and education, health and care plans. 
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Working with Autism Spectrum Condition Children – Effective Practice Briefing – Youth Custody Service (June 2021)

Published: 20/08/2021

Summary The Youth Custody Service have shared a short briefing to support practitioners to work effectively with autism spectrum condition children. Description Youth Custody Service have produced a short briefing concerned with working with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) children. The briefing provides concise and easily accessible advice and guidance for front-line staff working with children…
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Working with Girls and Bullying: Effective Practice Briefing – Youth Custody Service (June 2021)

Published: 20/08/2021

Summary The Youth Custody Service have shared a short briefing to support practitioners to identify and consider effective solutions to address bullying amongst girls. Description The Youth Custody Service have produced a short briefing concerned with working with girls and bullying.  The briefing is intended to enable staff to identify bullying amongst girls and equip…
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Working with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities – Effective Practice Briefing – Youth Custody Service (June 2021)

Published: 20/08/2021

Summary Attached below is a briefing from the Youth Custody Service concerning supporting children from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.   Description Youth Custody Service have produced a variety of Effective Practice Briefings, which have been produced by the YCS Quality Development Team. The briefings are based on up-to-date evidence and engagement with children, staff and key…
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Booklet for Children in Custody – Get Out Stay Out! – South and West Yorkshire Resettlement Consortium (May 2021)

Published: 13/05/2021

Summary The booklet is intended to support children in custody with their resettlement journey. Aims Description The Get Out Stay Out! Booklet has been created to help children and young adults who are leaving custody make a positive return to living in the community. When populated with contact details and information relating to the relevant…
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Outcomes for Young Adults in Custody: A Thematic Review – HM Inspectorate of Prisons (January 2021)

Published: 03/03/2021

Summary: Link to the thematic review by HM Inspectorate of Prisons concerning outcomes for young adults (18-25 year olds) in custody.   Description: Her Majesty- Inspectorate of Prisons undertook Outcomes for young adults in custody: A thematic review to make sure that the needs of young adults are met within prisons and that they are being…
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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…
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