Housing Needs and Experiences (original) (raw)

This study, commissioned by the Youth Justice Board (YJB), investigates the housing needs and experiences of young offenders in England and Wales. Through comprehensive qualitative and quantitative methods, it identifies barriers to accessing suitable accommodation and reveals the voices of young people, practitioners, and stakeholders. The findings underscore the inadequacies of existing support systems and highlight specific challenges, such as restrictions on housing benefits and the reliance on temporary accommodations like bed and breakfasts.