The London Accommodation Pathfinder provides an alternative to Youth Detention Accommodation and supports children to shift from a pro-offending to pro-social identity. The Pathfinder runs from a single property in London, offering 5 beds for children between ages 16 and 17. It is a registered Supported Accommodation provision.
The property is run by an accommodation provider that specialises in supporting this cohort of children. Places for each child are funded by the local authority, as part of commissioning agreement.
LIIA’s Role in supporting the LAP
LIIA had a key role in the development of the initial model and business case for the provision, which is currently run by St. Christopher’s Fellowship, under a contract managed by Camden Council; working across North Central London, but taking referrals from the whole capital. The contract is being recommissioned for a target date of April 2026, with more information to follow.
Resources
More detailed information about how the LAP operates can be found via the Youth Justice Board’s resource hub- including storyboards and videos that are more friendly for Young People.