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, not at all. This is a voluntary service, and we need signed consent from the young person and their parent/carer. We work together with the young person, and their parent/carer and partnership agencies to develop an action plan for the work we will do together.