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Effective Practice – Out-of-court Disposals

Published:
Subject:
Thematic
Year:
2025
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Effective Practice - Out-of-Court Disposals (PDF, 1.5 MB)

This guide highlights where we have seen our standards delivered well for children subject to out-of-court disposals in the youth justice system. It is designed to help police and youth justice services improve their diversionary work with children.

This effective practice guide is based on information sourced while undertaking a joint thematic inspection with His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, ‘the effectiveness of diverting children from the criminal justice system: meeting needs, ensuring safety, and preventing reoffending` and work arising from key lines of enquiry.