Youth Justice Explained
You might meet lots of different people while you are working with Youth Justice. They all have different jobs, but they should work together with you.
You might not meet everyone on this page, it depends on your plan. If you are not sure who someone is or why they are involved, you can always ask.
This might be the person you see the most. They will get to know you, listen to you and help you understand your Youth Justice plan.
They can help you work towards your goals and find other people who can support you too.
A police officer works in every Youth Justice Service.
They might support you to understand and sign your out of court resolution.
A social worker helps children and families when they need some extra support.
If you already have a social worker, they should work with your Youth Justice worker so everyone understands what is important to you.
An education worker can help if things are difficult at school, college or somewhere else you learn.
They might help you get back into education, find training or think about what you would like to do in the future.
A health worker can help you look after your body and your mind.
You can talk to them about things like sleep, worries, feelings, alcohol or drugs, relationships or anything else that is affecting your health.
This person can help if talking, listening, understanding words or explaining your thoughts can sometimes be difficult.
They can also help other adults understand the best way to communicate with you.
This person can help you think about what happened and who may have been affected.
They may help you find a safe way to make things better, if this is right for you and for the other people involved.
A solicitor is there to give you legal advice and make sure you understand your rights.
You can ask them questions if you are worried or do not understand what is happening with your case.
A Youth Justice court worker can help you understand what will happen when you go to court.
They might speak with you, your family, your solicitor and the court so everyone has the information they need.