As part of our ongoing work to examine mental health facilities for young people in the secure estate, I have been struck by the variation in provision for these troubled youngsters. Four out of 10 in the juvenile secure estate have a diagnosable mental health condition, with further substantial numbers actively self-harming.
Our emerging findings show although there are pockets of good practice, there is a real need to improve mental health services for young people in trouble with the law. Poor mental health is at the root of the safeguarding issues that have been unearthed by CYP Now.
Sue Berelowitz, deputy children's commissioner for England
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