Guidance

National protocol on reducing criminalisation of looked-after children

A framework to help social care and criminal justice agencies keep looked-after children out of the criminal justice system.

Applies to England

Documents

Details

The protocol has been co-developed with leaders in the statutory and voluntary sector from:

  • children’s social care
  • justice
  • police
  • health

Local agencies should work together to implement the protocol in their area.

Published 27 November 2018