Management of children at risk of engaging with or involvement in terrorist-related activity – April 23

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Summary: 

Guidance developed to support youth offending teams in the identification and management of children’s involvement in extremism. Please note, this replaces the previous Managing Extremism for Under 18s – Community Practice Advice (August 2018).

Description:

This includes the risks of radicalisation and dealing with those arrested and convicted of Terrorist Act 2000 (TACT) offences.  The practice advice also includes definitions of extremism and radicalisation, suggests useful sources of information and support and offers advice in relation to service improvements/considerations. The advice guidance can only be accessed by youth justice services in England and Wales, whilst the practitioner portal is undergoing redevelopment. If you require access to the document, please contact the Resource Hub Inbox: resourcehub@yjb.gov.uk

For information, Counter-Terrorism Policing Teams and Counter-Terrorism Custody Managers have also been provided with a practice advice document. Their document highlights:

  • the nuances of working with children and young people,
  • the role of Youth Offending Teams,
  • the role of the placements team
  • and provides information, relevant to the police, from the Crown Prosecution Service Counter-Terrorism Division.