THIS ISN’T THE
ROAD I WANT TO GO DOWN
Young People’s Perceptions and Experiences of Secure Care
In March 2003
Who Cares? Scotland received Scottish Executive funding for
a project to contribute towards better outcomes for young
people in secure care. Its main aim was to engage young
people, raising their self esteem through participation.
Until its conclusion in March 2008, the project went on to
consult young people on a range of issues and deliver a
dedicated advocacy service.
This
Isn’t The Road I Want To Go Down adds to
understanding about what helps or hinders young people,
including what makes
for supportive and effective moves in and out of secure
care. The report maps young people’s journey from admission
to discharge, including the transition from secure care and
what they feel assists them in that transition. It
outlines their advice to other young people coming into
secure care and changes they would like to see.
The Scottish
Government is committed to working with its partners to
improve outcomes for children and young people looked after
away from home. This report highlights the importance of
including them as stakeholders in their own right, not least
because of the need to gain their trust and cooperation in
addressing their concerns and wishes.
Who Cares? Scotland calls for action to help achieve current
Scottish Government policy for better outcomes. The report
contains recommendations inviting stakeholders to trigger
the changes needed.
For further information or discussion about the
recommendations, please contact:
Elizabeth Morrison, Head of
Policy at e.morrison@whocaresscotland.org
See
a second report on young people’s perspectives on persistent
offending.
NOTHING HAS CONVINCED ME TO STOP - Young
People’s Perceptions and Experiences of Persistent Offending
– Young People Living in Residential Care
