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County Lines & Child Arrests: The Legal Reality Behind the Headlines
When a child is arrested for involvement in county lines, families face fear, confusion, and a complex legal system few understand. This post explains what really happens — from arrest to sentencing — and why recognising exploitation, understanding the law, and knowing your rights can change everything.
4 days ago22 min read


Supporting Your Child in Youth Custody: A Family Guide
Practical guidance for families supporting a young person in a Young Offender Institution. Discover how visits, contact, and hope make all the difference.
Nov 18 min read


Life in a Young Offender Institution: Understanding the Reality
Life inside a Young Offender Institution in the UK.
This blog does not glamorise or dramatise life in custody. Instead, it offers families, young people, and communities an honest insight into what detention really means — the challenges it brings, and, most importantly, the support systems and opportunities that can help young people not just survive their sentence, but turn it into a defining step toward a better future.
Oct 3114 min read

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