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Joint national protocol for transitions in England

Protocol to support the planned and safe movement of young people from youth offending teams (YOTs) to the Probation Service when they turn 18.

Updates to this page

From:
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales, Probation Service and HM Prison and Probation Service
Published:
1 December 2015
Last updated:
12 July 2021
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  1. Updated Joint National Protocol for Transitions in England, Annex A Youth to Adult Transitions Framework Process Map 2021 & Annex B Probation Service regional structure

  2. Annex B: Probation Service regional structure added.

  3. Protocol updated and Youth to Adult Transitions Framework Process Map 2021 published.

  4. This protocol was updated to reflect changes in practice and legislation.

  5. First published.

Documents

Joint National Protocol for Transitions in England

PDF, 346 KB, 20 pages

Annex A: Youth to Adult Transitions Framework Process Map 2021

PDF, 245 KB, 2 pages

Annex B: Probation Service regional structure

PDF, 907 KB, 7 pages

Details

This protocol is between the Youth Justice Board (YJB) and the Probation Service in England.

It should be read in conjunction with the Youth Justice Board (YJB) Case Management Guidance.

The protocol identifies the responsibilities of each organisation to work together to ensure the transition process is carried out as smoothly as possible and ensure that there is a clear understanding of the commitments made in this document.

Youth to adult transition principles and guidance for Wales

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