Transitional Safeguarding Blog

Transitional Safeguarding Blog

Read all about the experiences of young people in the, Bridging the gap with Transitional Safeguarding blog, written by members of YPBMF.

The blog covers a range of different topics and comes first hand from care experienced individuals, who came together with Research in Practise and ensured their voices were heard loud and clear around several topics related to falling through the gap between the age of 16 and 18.

Leaving care is a huge transitional period that many young people face.”

Topics Include:

  • Empowering young people to take control of their lives
  • Supporting young people facing discrimination
  • The challenges of leaving supported accommodation
  • The importance of individual care planning
  • Empowering care leavers

Read the blog here: Bridging the gap with Transitional Safeguarding 

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