Children's Homes - "they are not a threat to society"

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Children’s homes are supposed to provide safe accommodation for those who have nowhere else to go. But some people strongly oppose homes being opened in their communities, citing stereotypes about anti-social behaviour and fears that their own homes will decline in value. For one teenager - Lee - his childhood growing up in care has damaged his chances of finding work. The writer and poet Lemn Sissay also grew up in a children’s home and is working hard to tackle the stigma that surrounds them. For 5 Minutes On, he speaks candidly to the BBC’s Emily Unia about the discrimination he faced. Credit Image: Slater King