As set out by the Sentencing and Legal Aid Bill, all young people remanded in custody will have to be recognised as 'looked-after children' by local authorities, under plans to reduce reoffending and shake up the justice system.
The Bill will also include:
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Establishing compliance panels to ensure that young people comply with community sentences
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Making the referral order more restorative for young offenders by increasing the training that is given to referral order panel members
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Expanding mental health liaison services for juveniles currently being piloted in six sites to divert children away from police custody and the courts
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Reforming secure remand for young people so that all children under 18 are treated in the same way for remand purposes, rather than treating 17-year-olds as adults
In light of these reforms Inside Government would like to invite you to their 'Looked After Children' forum taking place on Tuesday 20th September 2011 in Central London. You will be provided with the perfect opportunity to learn what will be required from the youth justice sector in the future.
Research shows that 'looked after children' are more likely to become embroiled in the criminal justice system than other young people and throughout this forum you will look at reasons why and how this can be changed.
Speakers already confirmed include:
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Dr Roger Morgan, Children's Rights Director for England, Ofstead
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Baroness Beverley Hughes, Former Minister of State for Children, Schools and Families
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Natasha Finlayson, Chief Executive, The Who Cares? Trust
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Paul Adams, Foster Care Development Consultant, British Association for Adoption and Fostering
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Andy Stott, Adoption Register Manager, Adoption Register for England & Wales
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Martin Hazlehurst, Director, National Care Advisory Service
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Richard Rochester, Fostering Support Team, Devon County Council
Also included in this one day event will be detailed analysis of the main aspects of new regulations and national minimum standards for adoption and fostering services, and evaluation of the findings of the Munro report. The forum will also seek to draw on evidence and procedure from experts to share best practice and understand children's needs. Above all, it will allow delegates to discuss the influence of future policy matters and the changing relationship between children in care and local and central government.
In addition to hearing from key decision makers on the latest policy and practice, this timely and informative forum will offer delegates the opportunity to network and discuss best practice with peers.
Attend this event and consider how to meet these challenges head on and minimise its' impact on the life chances of young people in and leaving care.
View the full agenda - http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/110Jn9RyNu5KSRnFzl.
HOW TO BOOK:
Call - 0845 666 0664
Email - enquiries@insidegovernment.co.uk
Book Online - http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/110Jnz5TJhU8a27Ym8
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