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Starr

Member since
December 2024

204 posts

Posting here as the young people's section is a bit quiet. Does anyone have experience of youth outcomes?

And what it means realistically for their lives going forward? My person is under 18 and we're hoping everything is resolved before he's 18.

If that's the case, what things might we expect? We don't know the outcome of the investigation yet so hard to know, but in terms of the various sentences/disposal options - how does it impact your person?

I've read some stories of young people not being allowed in college etc. it's all so worrying.

I can't really get my head around what might happen and what the best and worst most likely outcomes are.

Posted Wed April 23, 2025 12:04amReport post

Bluebell10

Member since
April 2025

3 posts

Hi Starr

Im new here and have been finding everyones comments really helpful. So thank you. Had the knock 5 weeks ago for my teenage son. Over night his life is on hold, so heart breaking.

Posted Wed April 23, 2025 2:43pm
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SoTired

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March 2021

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Starr

Member since
December 2024

204 posts

Thanks so much SoTired.

It sounds like it's been really tough for you and your son.

But it's great he's making a path for himself despite it all and progressing, which shows real courage and resilience

It's all so sad isn't it? Such heavy restrictions at such a young age..I might message you if that's ok?

Posted Thu April 24, 2025 12:01amReport post

Ajustcopingparent

Member since
August 2024

188 posts

Starr - it's a shame no one is using the new group for youths. I tried posting to encourage others but that's not happened.

SoTired - our son is in his first year of college and currently doing A levels. Our knock was just after he turned 16. It seems wrong that your son was not allowed to continue his studies. I'm presuming this depends on severity of case and what he was studying. We are still in dark to exactly how he's linked to iioc and are awaiting devices checking. Our OIC as stated he doesn't want to impact my sons studies and he no longer as any bail conditions. So just a waiting game whilst worrying about my sons mental health.

Posted Thu April 24, 2025 11:06pmReport post

Starr

Member since
December 2024

204 posts

I don't think there's any rhyme or reason to the restrictions - so I'd be extremely surprised to hear that those prevented from attending college/school/apprenticeships etc were suspected of more serious offending. I think it's just pot luck, as so much is in this nightmare. It's also completely unfair, unjust and entirely counter productive. Education is a recognised protective factor, the youth justice service is supposed to take a child first approach and should therefore prioritise and protect rights to education. It's mind blowing that this doesn't always happen. We seem to be have been lucky this respect up to now but that might change. I'm under no illusion.

It's all so maddening!

Hope you are all getting through the day as best as you can x

Posted Fri April 25, 2025 1:17pmReport post

Starr

Member since
December 2024

204 posts

Hi Bluebell.

Welcome to fight club... That's what it feels like doesn't it? A crappy club you don't want to be in, prob didn't even know it existed before but now you're here it takes over your life and every waking (and sleeping) moment. But gloriously you must obey rule 1 - don't talk about fight club.

Anyway, welcome to the club, sorry you're here but I'm glad you found us x

Posted Fri April 25, 2025 1:24pm
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