Challenges they are facing include tackling “prolonged and pervasive experiences of abuse and adversity”, says the report by the Centre for Mental Health.
Another challenge is being placed far from their home. The report found that girls are more likely than boys to be placed outside of their local area. In 2019 eight out of ten girls were placed more than 50 miles from their home, compared with less than four out of ten boys.
Being placed away from their home exacerbates mental health problems, as it makes it harder for young people to maintain family relationships and access support from local services.
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