Youth Justice Plan 2007 to 2008
ACTION PLAN
SUPPORT ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATION
TARGET: Ensure that all YOTs have a named accommodation officer and that all young people completing community interventions or on release from the secure estate have suitable accommodation to go to
Context
The YOS works with seven different Councils within Leicestershire and Rutland all of whom are responsible for housing. This makes housing issues for young people challenging. The YOS has a dedicated half-time accommodation officer in post. The Accommodation Officer’s role focuses on attendance at Detention Training Order meetings in institutions and assisting young people with accommodation issues.
Achievement in 2006/7
- 97.4% of young people have suitable accommodation. This is above the KPI target of 95% and has been the case for the last 2 years.
Focus for 2007/8
- Maintain suitable accommodation KPI performance at above 95%
- Devise a local accommodation strategy and action plan to meet the objectives of the updated YJB Accommodation Strategy.
- Align YOS activity with delivery of the LAA 16/17 year old homelessness targets
- Continue development work with the YMCA on a needs profile for accommodation in the county
- Work with YMCA to access their accommodation resources in Leicester City
- Improve strategic links with district councils and Rutland
Data:
| Performance Indicator: 06/07 April – December actual and % against target (named officer) | YES | Performance Indicator: 06/07 April – December actual and % against target (suitable accommodation) | 97.4% |
| Performance Indicator: 07/08 target | YES | Performance Indicator: 07/08 target | 100% |
Page Last Updated: 1 June 2007
