Hammersmith and Fulham Youth Justice Service (YJS) has made reducing the numbers of children in custody and on remand a priority.
According to the report, which is based on information sources from HM Inspectorate of Probation's core youth programme, the service's resettlement policy advocates for a personalised, co-produced approach to resettlement in which the child and family are central. The document provides clarity on timeframes, expectations and responsibilities of managers.
The YJS also has robust multi-agency risk management arrangements, offering a forum that gives partners the opportunity to collaborate effectively to support children at risk of remand or custody. Partnership members share responsibility to explore appropriate alternatives for the children and prepare for a custodial sentence if required.
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