The Invisible Ones: Care Leavers' Deaths in England Demand Action Recent government data reveals that more than 100 young care leavers in England have died in the past year, a stark statistic that underscores the inadequacy of support systems for these vulnerable individuals.
Most of those who died were between 16 and 21 years old, an age group already grappling with identity formation, peer pressure, and societal expectations.
The circumstances surrounding each death are equally disturbing.