The Department of Health, the Youth Justice Board and Prison Service guidance said staff should, where possible, respect the wishes of children and their families who do not consent to the sharing of confidential information. But the document added that information can be shared if there is sufficient need to override the lack of consent.
Brendan Finegan, director of strategy at the Youth Justice Board, said: "Community safety and the welfare of children and young people are crucial and good sharing of information is vital to achieving these objectives.
The new user-friendly format of this guidance will be a big help to practitioners and pave the way to better joined up working to reduce offending and improve positive outcomes for children and young people."
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