Barnardo’s to continue providing Independent Children’s Rights and Advocacy Services for children and young people

Barnardo’s has been appointed by the Ministry of Justice to provide Independent Children’s Rights and Advocacy Services for children and young people who are resident in the three Secure Training Centres and five Young Offender Institutions across England and Wales, following a competitive tender. The ‘Your Rights, Your Voice’ service will continue to operate at these establishments under the new five year contract starting from 1 January 2019. The service champions children held in the Youth Secure Estate by providing specialist advocacy and promoting children’s rights.  Whilst retaining its independence…

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