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Children and Young Peoples Services

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Youth Offending Team


Service Description: The role of the Isle of Wight Youth Offending Team (YOT) is to reduce offending by children and young people aged 10-17 and to have a preventive role in reducing the risks of offending by all young people. This includes safeguarding young people where there is specific vulnerability issues identified. The YOT is a multi-agency operation comprising staff from police, probation, health, children and education. It works closely with young offenders and their parents/carers as well as with court, other criminal justice agencies and other organisations or groups that support young people and recognise the unique value and contribution that they make to society. Other key providers and supporters including the Education Participation Team, training and employment providers (HTP), accommodation and voluntary sector agencies. The work of the YOT is governed by an annual Youth Justice Plan.

Also known as:- Court Procedures, Final Warning, Implementation of Orders, Parenting Orders, Preventative Services, Referral Orders, Reparation Orders, Targeted Youth, YOT, Youth Justice

Your FAQ

Question: How long do you (Isle of Wight Early Interventions Team) work with the young people?

Answer: The Isle of Wight Early Interventions Team will work with young people for between 6 weeks and 3 months


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