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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Volunteering
We have kind and caring adults who volunteer to help. They support children at the police station, join in meetings, and take part in community projects. If you know someone who wants to help, they can email us:
email: YouthJusticeService@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact us
You can get in touch with the East Sussex Youth Justice Service if you need help or have questions.
Email: Youth Justice Service
Eastbourne Office
10 Brodrick Close
Hampden Park
Eastbourne
BN22 9NQ
phone: 01323 463760
Hastings Office
Room 19
East Sussex College Hastings
Hastings
TN34 1BA
phone: 01424 726520
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