"Provision within the secure estate is woefully inadequate in terms ofsafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people introuble," said Nushra Mapstone, professional officer at theassociation.
The association's suggestions for improving children's knowledge ofchild protection procedures include asking inde-pendent advocacyservices to speak regularly and using posters.
The comments were made in response to a Youth Justice Board consultationon managing children's behaviour in custody. This includes developing acode of practice.
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