21 September).
Members often report that a lack of resources and training leads to a poor service for these children.
Although there is recognition of the need for specialist services, these are limited and under extreme stress, due to capacity and resource issues.
Separated children have the right to protection wherever they end up, and yet many face ignorant and critical professionals who are over-stretched and under-trained. The lack of legal advice, advocacy and specific supportive services is diabolical.
Children are likely to face repeated questioning and frightening assessment processes about age and background to clarify if they are actually “a child” before precious resources are given.
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