The special report takes an in-depth look at how rising levels of trauma and mental health problems among children young people is requiring more therapeutic interventions in residential settings, the family unit and across communities. Practice examples include: support for adopted children; therapeutic environments in secure settings; and how art therapy is helping girls affected by violence.
Following the publication of the three-year Independent Care Review in Scotland, six experts assess what lessons policymakers can take for the upcoming care review in England.
In addition, the main feature is on Leeds-based charity Getaway Girls, which has supported vulnerable young women for more than 30 years and received the charity award at the CYP Now 2019 Awards.
Also in the March 2020 edition:
- Youth justice – Ex-chief inspector of prisons Nick Hardwick says better training can tackle rising use of restraint in youth custody
- Early years – With a third of children's centres closed or services reduced, experts call for the programme to be given a renewed purpose
- Health – How Blackpool health and care agencies are recruiting local people to connect disadvantaged families with support services
- Education – A virtual school head analyses how improved pupil premium rates can be put to best use to narrow the attainment gap
- Youth work – A project supporting migrant young people has shared learning on how to become an independent charity
- Social care – Member of a new parliamentary body sets out how it will raise the profile for the "hidden" group of young carers
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