Issue - meetings

Ms Sandy Bansil, Service Manager, Safeguarding & Social Care, introduced the report. 

·       In relation to reciprocal housing (where a reciprocal housing arrangement was not an option, a young person could be supported to find private rented accommodation), the duty remained with Haringey even if the accommodation was outside the borough.  The person would have an allocated personal adviser from the young adult service that would support them up to the age of 25.

·       In terms of assessing the risk to someone that was coming out of custody, there would always be joint working with the Youth Justice Service. This would look at any intelligence collected Police and Youth Justice colleagues to make sure that the right places were being looked at for a child to live.

·       In relation to young people being released from prison having location and post code challenges, it was not generic post code challenges, but specifically to do with who they had associated with and who they were known to. This would be considered before placing a child out of remand.

·       In relation to supporting care leavers at university, young people would be supported at degree level. However, if they chose to go on to further education it would be ensured that continuous support while allowing students access to key stage experts would be given. The approach aimed to provide stability while incorporating specialized knowledge at different educational stages.

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RESOLVED:

To note the report.