Black children in care face ‘double whammy of disadvantage’ in youth justice system

Black and ethnic minority children in care are being “accelerated” through the criminal justice system due to a dual threat of “care system failings” and racism by police and the courts, an academic report has warned. It warns that looked-after children from black and minority ethnic backgrounds are more likely to be criminalised and impacted by instability within care placements. Read more.