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Youth Justice

Youth Justice

The Youth Justice Support Service in Clackmannanshire is a Child Care service provided through a partnership between Clackmannanshire Council Social Work Service and Barnardo's Scotland.

The service aims to promote a youth justice system that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our young people aged 12-18, focusing on their needs, while holding them accountable for their actions. The goal is to guide our young people towards positive contributions within their families and communities and help them lead a pro-social, non-offending lifestyle.

By focusing on early intervention, rehabilitation and community-based solutions, the service works to reduce reoffending and support the recovery of victims.

The service is available for young people aged 12-18 who are involved in recorded offending behaviour or exhibit significant concerns related to sexually harmful behaviour or violent behaviour. 

Referrals can be made for those within the Clackmannanshire locality who meet the specified criteria.

If you are unsure whether the youth justice support service is the appropriate option, the team is happy to engage in informal discussions before making a formal referral.

For further information on how the service can support young people or for an initial consultation, please contact the youth justice team directly using the contact details below.

For further information and support, please access the community directory or the Community Interventions and Support Directory - Community Justice Scotland. 

The youth justice support service is designed to

• provide comprehensive risk assessments in line with National Practice Guidelines and Scottish Government Policy
• work with young people through age appropriate interventions, supporting them in making positive changes and leading non-offending lifestyles
• undertake direct, offence focused work with young people on the cusp of becoming accommodated/incarcerated through Children’s Hearings or Scottish Courts
• lead on care and risk management plans for our young people who are placing others at risk of harm due to their behaviour (CARM)
• offer court support and transition services for those reintegrating from care or custody
• focus on managing high-risk individuals, particularly those engaged in serious, violent, or sexually harmful offending
• operate within a whole systems approach, promoting early intervention, diversion from prosecution, supervised bail and alternatives to secure provisions
• collaborate with our partner agencies to reduce offending and improve outcomes for young people, families, and communities

The Youth Justice process involves:

• Referral
  • ​Referrals can be made by partner agencies and directly by contacting the Youth Justice team.​
• Initial Assessment
  • ​Upon receiving a referral, a comprehensive risk assessment may be conducted, in line with national and government policies, to evaluate the individual’s needs and challenges.​
• Intervention and support
  • ​Young people will receive age and stage appropriate interventions and support through community-based programs aimed at reducing reoffending and facilitating reintegration into society.​
• Monitoring and follow-up
  • ​Continuous monitoring of progress will be undertaken, ensuring that appropriate resources and interventions are provided, including transition support for those leaving care or custody.

• Youth Justice Team 
  t: 01259 225000
  e: childcare@clacks.gov.uk
   
• Barnardo’s Scotland
  14 Carlton Crescent, Stirling
  t: 01786 450963
  e: jill.stephen@barnardos.org.uk
  e: susan.rutherford@barnardos.org.uk

For informal discussions or more details before making a formal referral, please feel free to contact the team using the details above.

If you have any further questions or suggestions regarding the youth justice support service, please reach out to us directly. We value feedback and are continuously working to improve our services to better support young people, families, and the wider community.