What we do
Our goals
We work to:
- Stop young people from offending or reoffending
- Make sure custody is used safely and only when needed
- Help victims feel supported and confident
How we work
We use a team approach.
Our staff come from different services like:
- Police
- Health
- Education
- Social care
This helps us understand each young person’s needs and give the right support.
Our teams
We have:
- Youth Offending Teams – work with young people who have offended
- Prevention Team – help young people stay out of trouble
- Performance and Policy Team – support staff and improve services
What we do with young people
We:
- Talk to them and their families
- Find out what led to the offence
- Look at risks and needs
- Create a plan to help them change
- Offer programmes to build skills and confidence
Why it matters
We want young people to:
- Make better choices
- Stay safe
- Learn and grow
- Take responsibility
- Avoid future trouble
We also work with courts and other services to make sure young people get the help they need.