This website provides information about the range of services available to young people provided by West Mercia Youth Justice Service (WMYJS) and our partner organisations for young people who are, or who are at risk of, getting involved in criminal activity.
WMYJS provides support to young people, parents and victims who are involved in, or a victim or crime in West Mercia.
WMYJS is responsible for the management of all court orders and diversionary programmes for young people aged under 18 who live in West Mercia. We also provide an Appropriate Adult service for young people who are arrested and need to be interviewed.
If you cannot find the information you are looking for on the website please contact the local area team.
Information for Young People
If you have got into trouble and have been arrested you can be dealt with in a number of different ways depending on the seriousness of the offence.
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Information for Parents, Guardians & Carers
If your child has got into trouble and has been arrested they can be dealt with in a number of different ways depending on the seriousness of the offence.
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Information for Victims
If you are the victim of a crime committed by a child or young person between the ages of 10 and 17 years and that crime has been reported to West Mercia Police, you will be contacted by us.
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Information for Professionals
If a child or young person you are working with has got into trouble and has been arrested they can be dealt with in a number of different ways depending on the seriousness of the offence.
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