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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Busby

Children in youth custody ‘failed’ before they arrive – Children’s Commissioner

Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza has warned that children in youth custody were ‘failed’ by multiple services long before they offended (Aaron Chown/PA) - (PA Wire)

Children in youth custody were “failed” by multiple services long before they offended, the Children’s Commissioner has warned.

Custody settings are often “compounding” the disadvantages children face rather than addressing them, according to Dame Rachel de Souza.

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