The Youth Offending Teams (YOTs) are key to the success of the Youth Justice System.
There is a YOT in every local authority in England and Wales. They are made up of representatives from the police, Probation Service, social services, health, education, drugs and alcohol misuse and housing officers.
Because the YOT incorporates representatives from a wide range of services, it can respond to the needs of young offenders in a comprehensive way. The YOT identifies the needs of each young offender by assessing them with a national assessment. It identifies the specific problems that make the young person offend as well as measuring the risk they pose to others. This enables the YOT to identify suitable programmes to address the needs of the young person with the intention of preventing further offending.
Sentences
Information about the different types of sentences that may be issued
Youth Justice Plan
The Youth Justice Plan is a statutory annual plan required under Section 40 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. The plan reviews the YOT performance and outcomes for the past year and sets out our key priorities and objectives for the following year.