The report by the children's commissioner found a catalogue of failings during the 21-year-old's life.
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It criticised her legal parent, the Western Health and Social Care Trust, for systemic failings in her care. It said the health trust did not find accommodation for Vicky after she was granted bail. Instead she went to the Juvenile Justice Centre. Other authorities involved in Vicky's care include the Regulation Quality and Improvement Authority , the Education Authority and the Juvenile Justice Centre.As a corporate parent, a trust is responsible for safeguarding the child and promoting their wellbeing and welfare.
The report cited dozens of adverse findings, including a failure to convene a pre-birth risk assessment conference before Vicky was born.The Western Trust said it will take time to consider the report in detail but it "clearly identifies serious issues of concern and must result in concerted action".
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