Case management guidance How to support parents and carers of children in the youth justice system

How to use the service

The child’s needs must be seen and assessed in the context of their place within their family. As well as engaging with the parents and carers of the child, you should be aware of the needs of siblings and any other significant close family members. Issues such as mental health, substance misuse, involvement in the justice system or housing insecurity in the wider family will have an impact on the child and may need to be addressed to support the child into a pro-social lifestyle. Your role is to signpost and refer family members to appropriate services, and broker support.