St Christopher's has managed the Isle of Man's children's secure care home since 2004. The home provides a physically secure and safe living environment for 10-17 year olds.
The home delivers specialised support for young people whose vulnerability or behaviour places them or others at significant risk. Young people are accommodated on welfare grounds or through the criminal justice system.
The home provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment that facilitates positive change by helping young people deal with their past and prepare for their future.
Planning for their future is an integral part of each young person's care or custody plan. Effective, planned transitions from secure conditions to the wider community are achieved by:
- close partnership working with the Youth Justice Team and the aftercare team
- liaison with previous school placements and potential future education, training or employment providers
- a robust mobility programme
- support to maintain appropriate and realistic links with families, significant others and the broader community.
If you are interested in commissioning children's secure homes we are happy to discuss our experience. Please call 0208 780 7800 and ask for the Director of Operations or Chief Executive.