Youth Justice Service help

1. Overview

Youth Justice Service

If a Court finds you guilty of a criminal offence, you will get a sentence. The court will think about your situation to decide what kind of sentence is fair.

Sometimes the court asks the Youth Justice Service (YJS) to write a ‘pre-sentence report’. The YJS works with groups like East Sussex County Council, the police, the NHS, and other helpers. They will meet with you and ask about:

  • your home and family
  • your school or job
  • how to help you stop getting into trouble again

Help with school and learning

The Youth Justice Service will help you keep going to school or college, even if you have been arrested or are going to court. They work with schools, colleges, and other services to get you back into learning or training.

If you need extra help at school (like SEN support or an Education, Health, and Care plan), the Youth Justice Service will help make sure you get the support you need. They will join meetings about your learning and care if needed.

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Contact the East Sussex Youth Justice Service

You can get in touch with the East Sussex Youth Justice Service if you need help or have questions.

What a community order means

After the court gets the report, you might get a sentence called a community order.

A community order is meant to help you:

  • stay away from crime and anti-social behaviour
  • get support with learning or finding a job
  • find ways to help your local area
  • get help if you have problems with drugs or alcohol