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Information about crimes committed by young offenders, and the rights of the suspect.
Information provided applies to England & Wales
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Gives links to information relating to young people and the law, including information on custody, youth offending teams, the age of criminal responsibility and support for parents whose child has got into trouble with the police.
There are various prevention programmes that work to keep young people away from crime. They are run within local communities, and can involve parents and families.
Information for young people on the A-Z of Crime. Click on Theft to find out about handling stolen goods, hustling, housebreaking, burglary, metal theft, joyriding and shop lifting. Explains what 'going equipped' means.
Young people are offenders under the age of 18, or in some cases aged 18 but remaining in the under 18 estate. Provides information on places where young people may be detained and on the National Offender Management Service (NOMS), which looks after young people in custody.
It's natural to worry that your criminal record could stop you getting a job, getting to university or college. Deals with issues such as whether offences will appear on a criminal records check, whether you have to disclose a criminal record on your application and how to do this. Also has information about cautions and 'spent' convictions.
