Youth Justice Service

Our aims and responsibilities

Our goal is to work with children and young people aged 10-18 and help prevent them from becoming involved in further anti-social or criminal behaviour. We want our young people to live happy and successful lives and we work with a variety of other organisations to support the young person and their carers to make positive changes.

We want to help young people lead a life free from crime and help to reduce crime in the local area, making North East Lincolnshire safer for everyone.

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Information and advice for young people

If you have been spoken to by the police or taken to court, you will be referred to the Youth Justice Service for support and to keep you away from crime in the future.

What happens now?

1. You will be given a case manager who will be in touch to meet with you, in a place that works for you.
2. The first time you meet, they will ask you questions about the incident and chat about your thoughts and feelings.
3. Your case manager will speak to other people who know you, which could be your family, teachers or social worker.
4. Using all the information they’ve learnt they will write an assessment. This helps us work out what we are worried about and what are the positive things in your life.
5. A plan is made up, which is a list of the things you’re going to have to do, by your case manager or at a wider panel meeting. Whichever way this is done, it’s really important that you contribute to it and share your thoughts.

You can view this step-by-step process at What Happens Now (PDF, 257KB) .

Expectations

View and download the Behaviour Contract (PDF, 343KB) .

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Information and advice for parents and careers

As a parent or carer, it can be very worrying if your child is becoming involved in anti-social behaviour or crime. There are services there to help and support both you and your child.

In the first instance, we would advise that you talk to your child. Try to have a calm and open conversation about what is going on in their life and how they feel about their behaviour.

If you feel that you need further support your child’s school, Children’s Services, the police or any other agency that is involved with your child should be able to direct you to specialist services.

There are links below to some of the specialist services that work with children and young people.      

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Information and support for victims

The Victims’ Code explains the rights that everyone will receive as a victim of crime, including anyone who has been a witness to a crime and suffered physical, mental, emotional or economic harm as a result.

Whoever you are and whatever the crime, you have the right to be informed about the criminal justice process and the support available.

Criminal justice agencies are responsible for making sure that victims receive the rights in the Victims’ Code, and they will tell you about your rights as you go through the criminal justice process.

If you decide not to report the crime, you’re still able to get help and hear about the Victims’ Code from support services.