NCJ Number
212516
Date Published
2005
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This manual describes the features of effective juvenile remand management.
Abstract
Developed by the Youth Justice Board in England and Wales, the Key Elements of Effective Practice series presents best practice models on a range of topics involving the prevention of juvenile delinquency and delinquency recidivism. The series was informed by the latest research, national standards, and existing legislation and will be updated every 2 to 3 years as new research on best practices becomes available. Each series contains three sections geared toward three separate types of users: practitioners, managers, and strategic partners. The manuals are arranged in terms of the Youth Justice Board’s quality assurance process, which focuses on eight core areas reflecting all aspects of service: assessment, individual needs, communication, service delivery, training, management, service development, and monitoring and evaluation. This manual focuses on describing the key features of effective juvenile remand management. Effective remand management strategies should include the goals of: (1) reducing the inappropriate use of custody; (2) reducing court non-attendance; (3) ensuring juveniles receive support and assistance at the police station; (4) fast-tracking nonserious cases; and (5) preventing offending while on bail. Guidance for practitioners focuses on the importance of assessment and of meeting the individual needs of each client rather than developing standardized intervention plans. Contact information is provided.