Policy areas
The Children's Society Policy Team focus their work on six main policy areas, which contribute to the organisational goals shown under each heading below.
Children at risk on the street
The risk of young people on the streets is reduced by a new, flexible approach that meets the needs they identify
Children in trouble with the law
Children in trouble with the law should be dealt with as children in need and not as criminals
Disabled Children
The legal rights of all disabled children and young people will be upheld so that from an early age they will be heard in decisions that affect their lives
Young Refugees
All laws and practices that protect, safeguard, and promote the welfare of children should be applied to refugee children and young people
Children and young people affected by substance misuse
The harmful effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use, as experienced by children and young people, are substantially reduced
Traveller and Gypsy young people
To stop discrimination against Traveller and Gypsy children and young people and promote their rights