End institutional care for children: orphanages and children's homes

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

Over 55% of those in the care system end up in the prison system, are vulnerable for human trafficking, prostitution, drugs, alcohol abuse and teenage pregnancy, plus, 40% of care leavers are not in education, employment or training at age 19 compared to 11% of the general population.

75% of children in care live in Foster Homes costing the Country £1.5 Billion, however, 25% of children in care who live in children's homes costs the Country £1 Billion (2012-2013), but early figures show this is close to £3 Billion in 2017.

https://www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Children-in-care1.pdf

“If we focus on inspiring the younger generations with positive experiences, we won’t have to reprimand them when they are older through the Criminal Justice System.” April Chandler

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We understand that you're concerned about institutional car for children, but we're not sure what alternative care you'd like the Government to put in place.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

16 Dec 2017	Petition opened for signatures
20 Dec 2017	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Dec 2017

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