Inspectors from HM Inspectorate of Probation, the Care Quality Commission and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales and Estyn found that while most YOTs have made progress towards identifying and meeting the needs of young offenders affected by alcohol consumption, alcohol-related assessments were only deemed to be of a good quality in half of the cases examined.
The report found that most YOTs are offering effective health resources where alcohol misuse is seen to relate directly to offending. But the remaining inconsistencies left inspectors concerned that some children and young people who misuse alcohol are going without the appropriate help.
Inspectors are now calling for all children and young people who come into contact with YOTs to receive a nationally validated health assessment by a health professional to ensure appropriate interventions are offered.
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