The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory has published a report summary sharing conclusions drawn from a recent study. As part of the study, 24 care-experienced children between the ages of 10 and 17 in England and Wales were interviewed to find out more about their journeys through the care system. Findings include: young people felt that they were placed on ‘opposing teams’ to their parents during the court process; support networks were broken down rather than sustained; children experienced feelings of loneliness and stigma; and supported placements were too focused on surveillance rather than development. Recommendations include: encouraging children to be informed and involved in decisions about their care, and helping children to maintain relationships and support networks.
Read the report: The care files: exploring the experiences of teenagers entering the care system
Source: Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
Date: 07 April 2022
