Youth Offending Services Andrew Griffiths YOS Lead

Introduction An overview of the current criminal justice system in relation to young people What does youth offending look like The journey from arrest to sentence Services for young people who offend and multi agency working

What is Youth Offending Crime committed by young people under 18 Criminal age of responsibility is 10years Mainly boys – approximately 90% Mainly in urban environments and areas of social deprivation Ethnic backgrounds tends to reflect the community make up of the location BME groups tend to be over represented

Types of offences and legal definitions Property crime – theft, criminal damage, burglary, car crime Violent offences – weapon possession, Common assault ABH, GBH, affray Sexual offending – indecent assault, rape Drug offences – possession / possession with intent, importation – class A / B distinctions Offences tend to have aggravating or mitigating features

YOS functions – from arrest to sentence Arrest – PACE and the role of the appropriate adult Pre Court diversion – Cautions and community resolutions with or without conditions Youth Court (Magistrates) or Crown Court attendance - bail conditions, remands to local authority accommodation and remands in custody Court reports - Sentencing and breach

Court sentences Financial penalties – fines and compensation - £50 - £1000 Absolute and Conditional discharge Referral order minimum 3 – maximum 12 months Youth Rehabilitation Order with requirements 6 months – 3 years Curfew orders DTO – minimum 4 maximum 24 months Section 91 – over 2 years imprisonment ( Crown Court )

Youth Rehabilitation Order with requirements Supervision Curfew Attendance centre Reparation Programme requirements Unpaid work 40 – 300 hour Intensive supervision and surveillance Drug treatment and Mental health requirements

YOS multi agency working Social workers and Probation officers Connexions Education Health – CAMHS, SLT, Substance misuse and school nurse services Police Housing Victim support Youth workers

Types of intervention Offending behaviour work Counselling Mentoring Group work IAG Family support Advocacy and signposting

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