Money, Housing and the Law

Leaving home is a big decision. Some people leave home to start an independent life, which can be very exciting but also daunting. Others leave home because they have no choice and it may not be a positive experience. Support and advice specifically for young people can be found at:

Young people have certain rights in much the same way as adults have basic rights. You have a right not to be discriminated against simply because of your age, colour, gender or race. Here are some sites that will give you advice and support.

YOS work with young people, aged 10-17 who have been sentenced by a court, or who have come to the attention of the police because of their offending behaviour, but have not been charged