As a young person you are entitled to certain rights which should
always be available to you:
The right to be protected from harm.
The right to be able to express your wishes and feelings in the
knowledge that your concerns.
The right to be given information about your family and other
important people, and the right to have contact or an explanation
of why if this is not possible.
The right to be told clearly what you are not allowed to do.
The right not to be discriminated against for any reason.
The right to education and health care that suits your needs.
The right to opportunities to develop your skills and interests.
The right to be encouraged to participate in making decisions and
plans for your future.
The right to know how to complain if things go wrong and for your
complaint to be dealt with properly.
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