Is this part of the work stemming from the Breaking the Cycle report?
Exactly. That report in September 2004 reviewed progress on tackling social exclusion and identified priorities for the future. One of the key findings was that support for young people between the ages of 16 and 25, the time when they are starting to access services independently, is still inadequate.
This is especially so for young people with severe or multiple problems.
And what has the Social Exclusion Unit done since then? It has made field visits, held regional road shows, analysed 150 questionnaire responses, reviewed available evidence and held discussions with colleagues inside and outside government.
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