Explains some of the rights that children and young people have and how they should be treated. Links to information for young people on employment, family life, debt, housing and benefits .

There are various prevention programmes that work to keep young people away from crime. They are run within local communities, and can involve parents and families.

Explains where a child with get sent when the go into custody and where to get help.

Young people are offenders under the age of 18, or in some cases aged 18 but remaining in the under 18 estate. Provides information on places where young people may be detained and on the National Offender Management Service (NOMS), which looks after young people in custody.

Explains the legal rights of minors (under 18) if they are arrested. Includes information on what to do if you are mistreated by the polices and what happens if you are charged. 

People under 18 get different sentences to adults. Brief information on detention and training orders and other sentences for young people.