This section contains information about working with volunteers, such as policies, procedures and ways of working that support positive working relationships and integration within youth justice services.
Volunteers should, where appropriate complete training including; exploring youth justice, introduction to child and adolescent development and restorative panel member training resources. These resources are access through the Youth Justice Institute. These resources are free to access, if you require support in accessing any of the materials, please contact the Youth Justice Institute who can support you.
If you would like to submit a method of working with volunteers that is working well for your service to the Youth Justice Resource Hub, please complete the submission form.
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Induction Checklist Example for Volunteers – Youth Justice Board (2007)
Summary: A Youth Justice Board template that can be used to create the induction process for volunteers in a youth justice service Aims: Support a robust induction process for volunteers nationally Description: The Youth Justice Board has created a template which can be used as the basis for an induction checklist that is specific to…
Proposed Contract for Pre-Sentence Referral Orders – Tameside youth justice service (November 2020)
Summary: A template contract for pre-sentence Referral Orders used by Tameside youth justice service. Aims: Ensure consistency for all the children eligible for a Referral Order or Custody option. Provide a realistic proposal for the Court to impose a Referral Order rather than a custodial sentence. Description: Tameside youth justice service have provided the template…
Referral Order Review Template – Tameside YJS (November 2020)
Summary: Attached is a template for the Referral Order review panel used by Tameside YJS. Age: n/a Sex: n/a Cost: n/a Aims: Ensure consistency for all the children in at the Service Description: Attached below is the template Tameside YJS use for running their Referral Order review panels. Implementing the practice: The panel are provided…
Referral Order Completion Letter – Tameside YJS (November 2020)
Summary: Attached is a template letter that Tameside YJS send to the children following the completion of their Referral Order. Age: n/a Sex: n/a Cost: n/a Aims: Ensure consistency of information for all the children on Referral Orders across the Service. Description: Attached below is the template letter that Tameside YJS send to the children…
Referral Order Non-Completion Letter – Tameside YJS (November 2020)
Summary: Attached is a template letter that Tameside YJS send to the children following non-compliance of their Referral Order. Age: n/a Sex: n/a Cost: n/a Aims: Ensure consistency for all the children on Referral Orders across the Service. Description: Attached below is the template letter that Tameside YJS send to the children following their Referral…
Volunteer Complaint Process – Barnet Youth Justice Service (September 2020)
Summary: Barnet youth justice service have shared the complaints process which can be used by volunteers. Description: Barnet youth justice service have shared their complaints process (2020) that is used when working with volunteers. The process supports and ensures transparency when working with volunteers and enables them to voice any concerns. Volunteers should be provided…