To be protected from neglect, abuse and exploitation, through prostitution, drugs, offending and paedophilia etc. The health, safety and well being of young people are of paramount importance.

To provide advice and support and protection to young people who have HIV / AIDS.

To have their welfare and development promoted and safeguarded so that they can achieve their full potential.

To be listened to by having their views and expectations given careful consideration and to be encouraged and supported to participate in decisions, which affect them.

To be respected and understood in the context of their own cultural, religious and ethnic origins, and to experience openness towards their differing beliefs, value and linguistic systems.

It is the aim of Alere to provide a safe and secure residential environment for all its clients. The properties will be developed so they are mixed and integrated houses. All Alere Care staff undergo the enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

To protect those young people such as Asylum seekers refugees who have suffered unsettling and traumatic experiences such as being boy soldiers and the effect of human trafficking.

Protection for those with mental health problems from abuse.

Protection for those with learning difficulties.