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: If the Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO) is breached, the Home Office Guidance states “breach of an order without reasonable excuse is a criminal offence triable either way with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison and a five thousand pound fine”. It is essential that any breach of an order is acted on by the Police.