Service Description: The Early Interventions Service works together with 8-18 year olds and their families to try and prevent offending or re-offending behaviour, help them to avoid entering the youth justice system and promote positive futures for these young people.
Also known as:- Early Interventions, Early Preventation Scheme, Pre-Crime Scheme, Preventative Services, YISP
Answer: National research has identified risk factors associated with offending or anti social behaviour. We will work with the young people and their families, to identify any risk factors affecting them. Where possible, with the support of our partnership agencies, we will strive to reduce or remove these risk factors. We will also work with them to find ways of coping with some of the issues contributing to their behaviour.