The Welsh UBI for care leavers pilot runs until 2025 and won’t be extended beyond that date.
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A UBI pilot in Wales gives a sum of money to young people leaving the care system. But it won’t be rolled out beyond its trial period.
Of the women in custody, those who have been through the care system are over-represented.
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Care leavers are over-represented in the justice system. Rising rates of self-harm show an urgent need for greater mental health support.
Without supportive adults, teenagers who have long lived in care often struggle in terms of mental health and wellbeing.
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Teenagers transitioning from long-term care to independent adulthood need to be looked after. Their health, wellbeing, education and their safety are at risk
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Children’s voices are being omitted from their care records, with devastating effect.
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Children in care are criminalised too early – and don’t receive the support they need.