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BGT – Transitional Safeguarding (Children)

Transitional Safeguarding refers to safeguarding practices that support young people as they move from childhood to adulthood, typically ages 16–25, a period when risks and vulnerabilities can change.

Key Points in Child/Youth Context

• Bridges the gap between child protection and adult services

• Recognises that older adolescents and young adults:

  • Are still developing emotionally and socially

  • May experience risks like exploitation, abuse, or neglect

  • Often fall outside traditional child protection frameworks

• Focuses on:

  • Early identification of emerging risks

  • Flexible support that adapts to age and maturity

  • Multi-agency collaboration between children’s and adult services

  • Empowering young people to participate in decisions about their safety

Purpose

• Prevent vulnerable young people “falling through the cracks” when leaving child protection services

• Reduce risks of exploitation, homelessness, or criminal involvement

• Provide continuity of care across the child-to-adult transition

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Child-Friendly Tagline

“Helping teens and young adults stay safe as they grow up, bridging support from child to adult services.”