Writing in the YOTs newsletter, Youth Justice Board (YJB) chief executive Lin Hinnigan said sharing basic information through standard forms is “critical” to a young person’s wellbeing.
“How a young person enters custody can set the tone for the whole of their time there, and influence outcomes for them far beyond the release date,” Hinnigan said.
“As past experiences have shown us, the impact on a young person's safety can be huge.
“Above all, what may seem like a routine, administrative task – such as filling in a Placement Information Form, or sending post-court reports and Asset records – can have a huge impact on a young person’s time in custody since it impacts the decisions made about where the young person is placed and the kind of support they receive.
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