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Inspectors hail 'innovative' work with siblings of young offenders

2 mins read Youth Justice
Youth offending services in Derby have been rated as "good" overall with particular praise for work to reduce the risk of children and young people reoffending, including support for siblings.

An inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation identified a number of "innovative" areas of work, with children and young people referred to the service found to be provided with an "impressive range" of support and services.

Inspectors noted that, unusually in youth offending work, the siblings of young offenders could also access support to prevent them getting involved in antisocial behaviour or crime.

"Particular attention had been given to supporting siblings, who were offered help to avoid becoming involved in antisocial behaviour or crime, or to minimise the impact of having a brother or sister who was involved with offending," the report states.

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