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: No, an Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC) is an informal agreement and is not a legal contract. However, it is possible to use the Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC) in future legal action to demonstrate that the agencies had attempted to resolve the problems with the person concerned specifying behaviour that was causing concerns.