One in three young people in custody are in care system

Neil Puffett
Friday, October 2, 2015

More than a third of under-18s in young offender institutions (YOI) are in the care system, it has emerged.

As of 31 March this year there were 260 looked-after children in young offender institutions. Picture: Peter Crane
As of 31 March this year there were 260 looked-after children in young offender institutions. Picture: Peter Crane

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