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<p>Across our estate there is an expectation that there will be mixed cohorts within
our accommodation.</p><p>Some of our core Initial Accommodation may be configured
to provide segregated areas specially for families and singles. Similarly in our Dispersed
Accommodation there will be a mix of family properties and Houses of Multiple Occupation
that are specifically for either males, females or mothers and babies.</p><p>Women
with children who are in receipt of support are not required to share sleeping quarters
with unrelated individuals of the opposite sex but may depending on the circumstances
be placed in accommodation facilities that are used to house such individuals.</p><p>The
Home Office has published the Asylum Support Contracts Safeguarding Framework at <a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asylum-support-contracts-safeguarding-framework"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asylum-support-contracts-safeguarding-framework</a>.</p><p>This
framework sets out a joint, overarching approach, as well as the key controls and
reporting mechanisms in place, across the AASC contracts, for safeguarding arrangements.</p>
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