Separated children and young people are more likely to have experienced high levels of war trauma, combat and torture than those seeking asylum with their parents or adult carers, according to a report (published May 2008) in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. A summary of the report can be read here. 

An overview of research and resources on unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people has been prepared (April 2008) by the Social Care Institute for Excellence. The overview can be read here.