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We provide support in key areas in order to professionalise the resettlement of young custody leavers throughout the UK. We offer a resettlement consultancy service to support local authorities who are keen to improve practice and deliver improved long term outcomes to their young people. We aim to bridge the gap between policy and practice, supporting the ongoing development of good practice between support workers and young custody leavers through the development of specialist learning & development products.

Every Child Matters: Change for Children (2004) DfES - Category: Every Child Matters Young people spoke to Government stating that 5 outcomes are key to well-being in childhood and later life - being healthy; staying safe; enjoying and achieving; making a positive contribution; and achieving economic well-being. The ambition set out in this document was to improve those outcomes and narrow the gap between those who do well and those who do not. PDF, 736.62Kb download...

Every Child Matters: Change for Children in Social Care (2004) DfES - Category: Every Child Matters This document in the ECM series describes the implications for practitioners working in social care. Introducing the Children Act 2004 as the legislative spine for the reforms, this publication also highlights the importance of child and young people having timely access to universal services. PDF, 154.65Kb download...

Every Child Matters: Change for Children in the Criminal Justice System DfES - Category: Every Child Matters The Criminal Justice System should make a vital contribution to all 5 ECM outcomes for young people with a particular focus on them 'Making a Positive Contribution' and 'Staying Safe'. This publication highlights the importance of integration between youth justice agencies. PDF, 167.99Kb download...

Every Child Matters (Summary) 2003 DfES - Category: Every Child Matters This summary of the Green Paper, Every Child Matters, sets out the Government's proposals for reforming the delivery of services for children, and young people and their families. PDF, 120.28Kb download...