Transitional Safeguarding in London Borough of Hackney: A Case Study

The article reflects upon work undertaken to date to build more robust safeguarding mechanisms for young people aged 16 − 25 years old. Hackney is a diverse and vibrant London Borough, with an estimated population of 280,000 people, of which 48% are under the age of 29. In recognition of this and national work identifying the ‘gap’ in safeguarding provision for 16 − 25 year olds, the City and Hackney Safeguarding Adults Board, with the Community...