Public Policy | Spotlight:Towards A Trauma Informed Asylum Process and Services

This video explores the challenges unaccompanied children and young people face when seeking asylum in the UK, including barriers to support and the negative impact on mental health. Drawing on lived experiences, the report outlines trauma-informed practice (TIP) guidelines to improve the asylum process. Key recommendations include promoting compassionate engagement, ensuring gender- and culture-sensitive practices, and making the system more transparent and responsive to the needs of asylum seekers. Link to report: https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/487622/