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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.

Housing Act 1996

Crown Copyright - Category: Legislation - Legals

An Act to make provision about housing, including provision about the social rented sector. See particularly Part 7 (p.136 onwards) in relation to the Southwark Judgment regarding 16-18s and Homelessness

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Youth Crime briefing: Looked after children and youth justice

NACRO (2002) - Category: Legislation - Legals

Reforms in the law relating to youth justice with regard to the way in which looked after legal status applies or does not apply to children being dealt with in the youth justice system.

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UN Convention on Human Rights

Registry of the European Court of Human Rights - Category: Legislation - Legals

The text of the Convention is presented as amended by the provisions of Protocol No. 14 (CETS no. 194) as from its entry into force on 1 June 2010.

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Children Act 1989 Guidance & Regulations - Volume 2 Care Planning, Placement & Case Reviews

DfE - Category: Legislation - Legals

This guidance sets out the functions and responsibilities of local authorities and partner agencies under Part 3 of the Children Act 1989 which concerns the provision of local authority support for children and families. In particular it describes how local authorities should carry out their responsibilities in relation to care planning, placement and case reviews for looked after children.

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The Children Act 1989 Guidance & Regulations - Local authority responsibilities towards former looked after children in custody

DfE - Category: Legislation - Legals

This documents provides guidance addressed to local authorities about their functions under Part 3 of the Children Act 1989. Section 15 of the Children & Young Persons Act 2008 inserted a new duty on the local authority to visit children who cease to be looked after as a result of being remanded or sentenced to custody and are not eligible for leaving care support.

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