Essex Youth Offending Service works with children and young people who have offended, to help prevent them getting into further trouble
How it can help
They work with parents, carers, victims and the community to help young people understand the consequences of their actions. They also offer Early Intervention Programmes to children aged 8 to 13 who might be at risk of offending. Each Youth Offending Team includes a police officer, social workers, probation officers and health and education staff.
They work to:
- prevent offending
- reduce the risk of further offending
- support victims
- support young people on bail
- prepare reports for the court
- supervise young people on court orders
- help with young people remanded to local authority care
- help young people during and after custodial sentences
- help parents, including with Parenting Orders
Age
12 to 25
Eligibility
For young people who have a criminal offence
How to access
Contact by phone or email
Special need
Social, emotional and mental health
ADHD
Physical disability
Autism
Life limiting conditions
Sensory processing needs
Learning disability
Area(s) covered
Harlow
Tendring
Maldon
Basildon
Uttlesford
Brentwood
Braintree
Thurrock
Castle Point
Chelmsford
Southend
Epping Forest
Colchester
Rochford
Can siblings without SEND also attend
No
Cost
Free
Is the service available online?
No
Contact
Email
yot.essexHQ@essex.gov.uk
Phone
03330 138926
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