Youth Justice Service
Oldham is one of nine Youth Justice Services in Greater Manchester. We are the only statutory Youth Offending Team in England & Wales which is sub-contracted by the Local Authority and directly delivered by an independent charitable trust.
The Youth Justice Service in Oldham is mandated to:
- Reduce re-offending for those young people already involved in the criminal justice system
- Reduce the amount of first time entrants to the criminal justice system
- Reduce the number of young people entering custody
Linked to these responsibilities are our statutory obligations to:
- Safeguard the young people we work with
- Protect the public from harm
- Work with victims of crime
The Youth Justice Service is underpinned by a belief that we can support young people to become positive members of the community, while maintaining the safety of the public.
Who is it for?
- Young people (age 10-18) who are either involved in the criminal justice system, following court proceedings, or are identified as at risk of becoming involved in criminality.
- Victims of crime
Which area does it operate in?
- Oldham
