5 July 2020

Bridging the Gaps: New approaches to improving outcomes for care experienced young people given prison sentences



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How do we develop networks, and develop training to break the cycle of re-offending by young adults with adverse childhood experiences, exacerbated by being in care? This report gives fresh insights and examines new approaches, which could increase the chances of a positive future for these young people.

Publisher: T2A

Author: Innovation Unit

practitioners, young adults
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