Final warning - youth support
Service outline:
The Final Warning system is part of the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act. Final warnings are give to young people aged between 10 to 17 where their offence is deemed by the police to be appropriate for such action. This will also be an opportunity to inform the young person about offence related issues and make clear the consequences of further offending.
It was introduced in an effort to encourage young people to take responsibility for their criminal actions and to keep them from committing further offences and it replaced the old system of police cautions for young people. A young person arrested for a further offence within two years will virtually always go to court.
Further information is available from Lancashire County Council
Key contacts
Contact: Lancashire Youth Offending Team
Telephone: 01254 389 456
Visit: Lancashire Youth Offending Team Lancashire Youth Offending Team, Accrington/Hyndburn Office, Blake Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1RE