Glossary - Y

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YIP - Youth Inclusion Programme.

YIS - Youth Intervention Service.

YISP - Youth Inclusion Support Panel. Initiative operated by the YOT and the Children’s Fund.

YMCA - Young Men’s Christian Association. Provides services for young people.

YOI - Young offenders institution.

YOS - Youth Offending Service.

YOT - Youth Offending Team.

Young Carer - People under the age of 18 who have to care for someone in their family like a parent, grandparent, brother or sister

Youth Court - A Magistrate's Court sitting for the purpose of holding trials for children and young people other than those relating to the most serious offences.

Youth Justice Board - Set up under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Youth Justice Board advises the Home Secretary on the operation and performance of the youth justice system. Its work includes monitoring the Youth Court, Youth Offending Teams and secure accommodation, and disseminating good practice.

YW - Youth worker.

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