Parents, Carers and Families
If your child is involved, or you are concerned that they may become involved, with the youth justice system, or you would just like to know more about youth justice issues, read the pages in this section on:
- how youth crime can be prevented, including through parenting programmes and Parenting Orders
- custody, including information on the financial help available to visit young people in the secure estate
- what happens after a young person is released from custody
- the issues you need to think about if your child is put under a form of surveillance, such as tagging.
You should also click to read about how the youth justice system works, and what and who is involved at each stage.
The system
Click to step through the youth justice system and see what and who is involved at each stage.
Parenting programmes and orders
How parents can become involved if their child enters the youth justice system.
Assisted visits
The YJB's assisted family visits scheme, which helps families visit their children on a weekly basis.