Youth justice - early and effective intervention: core elements - framework

This updated version of Core Elements for Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) reflects current practice, taking into account new research, changes in practice and legislation since the original document was published in 2015.


Footnotes

1. https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/advice-and-guidance/2016/12/statutory-guidance-part-3-childrens-services-planning-children-young-people/documents/00512307-pdf/00512307-pdf/govscot%3Adocument/00512307.pdf para 56.

2. Expected by the end of 2021.

3. The response from policing cannot change until the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 is fully commenced. While the scope of EEI can be widened now, the new duties on Police Scotland will only come into effect when Part 4 of the 2019 Act is implemented.

Contact

Email: Youth.Justice@gov.scot

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