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<p>Professionals undertake a number of assessments on Children and Young People (CYP)
when they enter the Youth Secure Estate in order to identify and review any vulnerabilities
they have.</p><p> </p><p>The Comprehensive Health Assessment Tool (CHAT) provides
screening and assessment for all CYP across the youth justice system, allowing for
early identification of needs and requirements to support their care. An initial assessment
is made before the first night in custody to assess any immediate needs or requirements,
with a wide range of vulnerabilities and triggers screened for. This is followed by
further physical and mental health assessments.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Youth
Custody Service use information provided by the Youth Offending Team to determine
suitability for a particular placement into either a Secure Children’s Home, a Secure
Training Centre or a Young Offender Institution. When making this determination a
wide range of factors are considered, including, but not limited to, risk of harm
to self and others, welfare, and medical history, including mental health.</p><p>
</p><p>As well as this we are working closely with the NHS on ‘Secure Stairs’, an
integrated approach to strengthen the provision of health care to address the needs
of young people holistically and co-ordinates services through a coherent, joined
up approach. This will ensure CYP receive a full needs assessment and a tailored care
and support plan.</p>
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