Criminal JusticeLooked After Children

Police and Crime Commissioner candidates urged to end criminalisation of care experienced children

February 25, 2021

Campaigners are calling on candidates running for police and crime commissioner roles in England and Wales to help reduce the criminalisation of children in care and care leavers. The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) has today (24 February) launched its Trouble with the Law campaign and is urging all candidates to recognise and support care-experienced children and young people. Read more.

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