ChildRIGHT Ask the Expert: Child safety orders
Monday, June 13, 2011
What is a child safety order?
A child safety order is an early intervention measure used to prevent children under the age of 10 from becoming involved in antisocial behaviour. A court may impose an order when a child under 10 commits an act which, had she or he been aged over 10, would have constituted an offence or where the child has harassed, alarmed or distressed one or more people not of the same household. The order places the child under the supervision of a social worker or a youth offending team member. An order can last up to three months or, in some circumstances, 12 months.
Do you have any questions? Email them to clc@essex.ac.uk or call the Child Law Advice Line on 08088 020 008, The National Education Line on 0845 345 4345, The Young Person's Freephone on 0800 783 2187, Or visit www.childrenslegalcentre.com.
