The findings are from four reports on children and young people's views on life in various residential settings.
Life in Secure Care found that young people saw living in secure children's homes as a chance to sort themselves out. Some said they felt safe from other people who would try to harm them if they were outside. "No one can get you" was one response.
Roger Morgan said: "The young people told us they really valued the close support they received from staff and other young people in secure children's homes. However, when they leave this network vanishes. This highlights the need for greater support for those leaving secure units to help them rebuild their lives."
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