There are various prevention programmes that work to keep young people away from crime. They are run within local communities, and can involve parents and families.
Young people are placed on these programmes if:
they have been in trouble with the police
they are ‘at risk’ of committing a crime
they are involved in anti-social behaviour
Attending one of these programmes is voluntary. The young person and their parents or carers have to be happy with everything before it starts.
Many programmes are run by the council’s local youth offending team or by other local organisations like youth charities.
To find out about youth crime prevention programmes in your area, contact your local youth offending team.