Until now the minimum length for an ASBO was two years. But under new Home Office measures, all young people under 17 with ASBOs will undergo a one-year review. The results of the review could lead to additional support being given to tackle their behaviour, a variation of the terms of the ASBO, or a complete discharge.
Ellie Roy, chief executive of the Youth Justice Board, said: "A year may be sufficient time for youth offending teams and other partner agencies to achieve lasting changes to many young people's behaviour."
The Association of YOT Managers wants to remove the current two-year minimum length for ASBOs on young people, to allow magistrates to treat individual cases on merit.
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