The Scaled Approach system, which is due to launch in November alongside the Youth Rehabilitation Order, aims to develop tiered interventions in a bid to reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
Young people before the courts will have been assessed by youth offending teams on a range of criteria, including the courts' view of the seriousness of the offence and the assessed likelihood of reoffending. The "asset score" and overall assessment will show magistrates and judges what work can be done with a young person within the range of sentencing decisions available.
But it has emerged that the latest version of the Scaled Approach document, from the Youth Justice Board (YJB), has moved the goalposts for asset scores.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
