Local government youth offending teams work with young people, aged mainly between 10 and 18 years old, who are at various stages within the criminal justice system.  A youth offending team within a local council identifies the needs of young offenders and investigates the specific problems that make them offend, in order to try and prevent them from committing crimes.

Read more about working as a youth offending team officer.

Find out more about qualifications and training in youth justice.