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<p>The department recognises that children in care are more likely than their peers
in the general population to have contact with the criminal justice system. That is
why, in 2018, the department published a joint national protocol with the Home Office
and Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on reducing the unnecessary criminalisation of looked
after children and care leavers. This is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-protocol-on-reducing-criminalisation-of-looked-after-children"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-protocol-on-reducing-criminalisation-of-looked-after-children</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>The department is also taking action on the risk factors that can lead to criminal
behaviour, including through our work to improve school attendance.</p><p> </p><p>Through
the care leaver Ministerial Board, the department is working closely with MoJ to improve
support and outcomes of care-experienced people in the criminal justice system.</p><p>
</p><p>MoJ is currently updating its strategy for care-experienced people, to ensure
that their time in the criminal justice system is used to support them to lead crime-free
lives. The strategy will include a focus on race and its role in shaping the experiences
and outcomes of those with care experience and will link to wider departmental efforts
to address racial disproportionality in the criminal justice system. MoJ is aiming
to publish this strategy in 2024.</p><p> </p>
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