The Youth Justice Partnership works with young people that get into trouble with the law.
North Lincolnshire Youth Justice Partnership
Our Youth Justice Partnership is committed to creating safer communities by supporting children to make positive choices and achieve their potential.
We work with children and young people aged 10 to 18 years within the different teams that form the Youth Justice Partnership, including Youth Justice Team, Child Exploitation Intervention Team (CEIT), Drug & Alcohol Education Liaison Treatment Agency (DELTA) and Youth Outreach Team.
Key Responsibilities of the YJP
- Our Prevention and Diversion offer – strengthening early intervention pathways to stop offending before it starts.
- A strong offer of support for victims that includes restorative approaches and tailored support.
- Considering the individual needs and embedding a child first approach within practice to help children develop pro social identities.
- Quality interventions to reduce re-offending – using evidence-based research and approaches to build resilience and skills.
- Supporting children who may be vulnerable to or experiencing exploitation.
- Supporting children with concerns around substance misuse
- Engaging with children in their communities offering advice and guidance around community safety and diverting children towards positive activities.
We Will Deliver this through:
- Partnership working
- Co-production with children and families
- Continuous improvement through data and feedback.
For further information about the criminal justice system for young people please visit young people and the law on GOV.UK
