North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service | North Yorkshire County Council

A range of services aiming to reduce crime, protect the public from serious harm and support the welfare of young people by helping them stay out of trouble.

Sign with two arrows giving youths a choice in direction in relation to crime prevention.

Sign with two arrows giving youths a choice in direction in relation to crime prevention.

Youth crime prevention

We work with the prevention service to offer early help to children and young people at risk of getting into trouble, and their families.

Shoes of youth outside as community orders deal with youths outside of court.

Shoes of youth outside as community orders deal with youths outside of court.

Community supervision

Young people who offend seriously or repeatedly may be charged to a youth court, and placed under a community supervision order.

Judges hammer at a youth justice court.

Judges hammer at a youth justice court.

Court

Youth courts specialise in dealing with criminal charges against young people.

A judge's gavel at a court.

Custody

Custodial sentences are rarely used for North Yorkshire young offenders. 95% of convictions result in community-based supervision or orders.

Victim and young person meeting as part of restorative justice

Victims

We respect the needs and rights of victims, and offer them support and information.

A youth's feet in trainers

Youth outcomes panel

The panel deals with offences by young people which may be diverted from court under some circumstances.

Young person using a laptop to search for information about the Youth Justice Service.

Youth justice service questions

Advice and information about the youth justice service.

A youth justice volunteer talking with someone.

Working and volunteering for the youth justice service

The youth justice service has expert staff from different services and specialist areas, supported by skilled and committed volunteers.

North Yorkshire County Council building in Northallerton.

Contact the youth justice service

We operate from four different locations within North Yorkshire.