Youth Justice Plan 2007 to 2008
ACTION PLAN
SUPPORT RESETTLEMENT INTO THE COMMUNITY
Context:
There is not a Key Performance Indicator for resettlement but effective resettlement is an important feature in reducing re-offending. The YOS works to ensure that young people on release from custody have access to Employment Training and Education, Substance Misuse, Mental Health and Accommodation support, as they are critical to re-integration in the community. YOS staff attend planning/review meetings held in the secure estate and participate in the community training plan to ensure effective transitions from custody into the community.
Achievements in 2006/7
- The YOS is in the process of completing the final self assessment as part of the Resettlement EPQA.
- A regional YOS and Secure Estate protocol has been agreed.
- Excellent Substance Misuse (2.65) and mental health (2.56) EPQA scores reflect on the quality of provision available in the YOS.
Focus for 2007/8
- Implement the YOS Secure Estate regional protocol
- Implement any outstanding actions from the EPQA final assessment.
- Improve Mental Health and Substance Misuse specialists’ engagement with young people on DTO licence
- Include resettlement issues in the accommodation strategy.
- Work with CYPS (Education) Area Placement Panels to ensure all young people of school age have a school place and suitable support to enable them to return into education upon their release.
- Work with Offender Learning and Skills Strategy (OLASS) providers to improve access to training and employment upon release from custody
Data: Resettlement
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EPQA: 2005 rating
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1.19
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EPQA: 2007 target
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3 (Provisional)
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