Transition of Young People from the Children and Young People Secure Estate to Adult Custody Policy Framework
The Framework provides requirements and guidance for the children and young people secure estate and receiving adult prison establishments on transitions practice with a particular focus on the identification of young people, placement allocation, preparation and transfer, reception, first night care and follow-up post transition.
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Transitioning in the context of this Framework is when a young person moves from the children and young people secure estate (CYPSE) to the adult estate. This move involves a significant change in environment, regime and peer group for those in custody and can be unsettling for many young people who may be particularly vulnerable during this stage of their custodial journey, with potential for any stresses to be exacerbated should transition not be managed effectively. Where necessary, this Framework should be read in conjunction with the, ‘Joint National Protocol for Transitions in England’, the ‘Youth to Adult Transitions Principles and Guidance Wales’, and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health ‘Healthcare Standards for Children and Young People in Secure Settings’.