THERE is no study at the national level on the plight of youths who are asked to leave shelter homes after turning 18. Because of this, the public and concerned authorities are not in the know of how the youths coped with life after leaving the comfort and security of shelter homes.
Universiti Malaya (UM) Social Administration and Justice Department Assoc Prof Dr Siti Hajar Abu Bakar, who is an expert in social welfare issues, suggested that these youths must be provided with housing and supervised for at least five years after they leave the shelter.
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