How will the Scaled Approach apply to young people who commit sexual offences?
Scaled Approach assessment applies in the same way to young people who offend irrespective of the type of offence. However, certain offences may allow for additional assessments to inform YOTs’ decision making and proposals to court. Any specialist assessment undertaken (e.g. Assessment, Intervention, Moving-on (AIM) assessment [opens in new window] for young people who sexually abuse) should be reflected in the Risk of Serious Harm Assessment. If the specialist assessment is undertaken after the initial Risk of Serious Harm Assessment, the Risk of Serious Harm level (and Scaled Approach intervention level) should be amended where necessary.
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