Saturday Court Workers

TAAS can provide Saturday Court workers to:

• Provide information to courts about children and young people known to the YOT
• Facilitate communication between the child, their parents, and the court, which will include identifying any speech or language difficulties, mental health concerns, signposting relevant services
• Provide information on the court processes to young people and their parents
• Present reports to the court
• Provide Bail and Remand information
• Record relevant information about the young people
• Prepare ASSET assessments

Research suggests that the involvement of a YOT representative influences magistrates decisions with regard to sentencing, and in particular when assessing custodial sentences.

TAAS can provide trained individuals to be present at Saturday morning court, on a one off basis or as a regular agreement.