Can the Scaled Approach intervention level change during the course of a YRO?
Yes. Young people’s circumstances are liable to change over time and will be noted through YOTs’ regular assessment. If an assessment indicates that the young person does not need the same intensiveness of intervention then the YOT should alter the Scaled Approach intervention level accordingly. This can be done at any point through the Order. If the Scaled Approach intervention level changes immediately after sentence, it would be good practice for the YOT to inform the court of this change. Any change in intervention level must be done following communication with the young person and where appropriate their parents or carers to enable future compliance with the Order.
