Youth Crime Early Intervention
Early Intervention is aimed at young people aged 11-18 years who are involved , or at risk of involvement in offending behaviour.
As well as talking about offending, we will look at other issues or interests the client may have.
Early Intervention is carried out on a purely voluntary basis and the client will be supported by a worker in 1:1 sessions to reduce or stop offending.
What Is On Offer…?
A programme of work which will be unique to the client. This may include the following:
- Individually tailored programmes which
challenge offending behaviour and
attitudes to crime.
- Support going to The Children's Panel or for a court appearance.
- Highlight implications of continued offending for the client, their family and others.
- Raise awareness of the impact on victims of crime and consider making amends.
- Support in educational / vocational placements or employment.
- Develop and help maintain supports at home and in the community.
- Explore emotional and physical
well-being and address relevant health issues.
- Help the client lead a healthier lifestyle and to improve how they may feel about themselves.
- Encourage and enable parents to confidently provide appropriate levels of care and control.
- Try new or past activities to help the client use their free time better.
This is done by…
Confidentiality.
Anything discussed is confidential and will remain within the staff team. Clients' information would only be passed on if we thought they were at risk, or were putting others at risk.
- Respecting the clients' rights.
- Listening.
- Valuing young people as individuals.
- Challenging the clients' ideas.
- Giving the client choices and new experiences.
Issue Based Group Work
- The opportunity to speak with other people who may help.
- The possibility of residential breaks.
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