Last updated by charlotte.lang@essex.gov.uk on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The NWG have shared a new briefing designed specifically for frontline practitioners working with young people in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process, who are preparing for legal adulthood. The briefing has been developed to respond to an identified gap in current safeguarding arrangements for young people as they make the legal transition into adulthood at 18.
The resource was developed in partnership with the Children's Society, Barnardos and the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership.
This group, frequently vulnerable to or already victims of exploitation, presents unique challenges and needs. As they transition from childhood to adult status, particularly within the NRM framework, they must navigate the loss of vital care and support that they may have received as a child.
The 7-minute briefing aims to provide guidance on several key areas:
Within the briefing, there are additional links to wider supporting guidance.