Offending rates among children in care investigated

An independent review is being launched to examine why so many children in care in England and Wales end up in the criminal justice system.
The Prison Reform Trust, which set up the review, says children aged 10 to 17 in care are more than five times more likely to be in trouble than others.
The inquiry will look at issues such as how often children change home, and how authorities handle behaviour.
It will be led by former probation officer and social worker Lord Laming.
"It is a huge step for the state to assume the parenting of a child or young person," he said.
"With that comes the responsibility to provide stability, security and hope for the future.
"Fewer than 1% of children and young people are committed to the care of local authorities, yet a third of boys and 61% of girls in custody are, or have been in care."


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