YOT Implementation of orders

The Community Rehabilitation Order (CRO) has now replaced the Probation Order. A CRO can be made on young people aged 16 or above. It is an order made by the court which is intended to help young people, avoid further offending. A CRO can be made for between 6 months and 3 years.

If a young person is made subject to a CRO they must:

• avoid further offending
• keep all appointments with Youth Offending Team officers as and when requested
• report any change of address or change of job
• co-operate with the supervision plan which the YOT Officer puts in place.

For the first 12 weeks of a CRO the young person must have a minimum of two weekly contacts with the YOT. The main focus of the order is on addressing offending behaviour and helping the young person to re-integrate into the community.

Courts can also attach special conditions to CROs which might direct where a young person should live, curfews, or participation in specific programmes.

Helplines

Further information, including a detailed leaflet, is available from the YOT.

Barnsley YOT
McLintock's Building
Crookes Street
Barnsley
S70 BX
Telephone: 01226 774977
Fax: 01226 774968

The YOT is open 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Some appointments with YOT staff may take place outside office hours.

Legislation

Community Rehabilitation Orders replaced Probation Orders under the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000.

Useful contacts

Colin Barnes
YOT Manager
Telephone: 01226 774977
Fax: 01226 774968
Email: colinbarnes@barnsley.gov.uk

Related Links:

• Youth Offending Teams