Managing the Pre-trial Process: A Best Practice Guide for Youth Offending Teams

Looking at the far-reaching changes to youth justice and youth offending services introduced by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, this book provides guidance on pre-trial work with young people under 18. It focuses on bail and remand procedures and bail support and shows how to develop effective practice and includes a Good practice list. As well as examining the role of the new Youth Offending teams which have been launched recently, the book also looks at the importance of inter-agency working and outlines relevant legislation.