How and why does Sheffield YOS assess young people?
Research has shown that children and young people who offend have multiple needs that must be identified and addressed in order to reduce their risk of offending or reoffending. Sheffield YOS uses a range of assessments to identify the needs of young people, the risk they present to themselves and others, and the likelihood of them offending or reoffending. The assessments used by YOSs require them to speak to the young person, their parents, and other services that have worked with them or their family, and gather information about their criminal history (if they have already offended), education, health, family, environment and attitudes.
