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Parenting
Parenting
Kingston Youth Offending Service work with the parents or carers of young offenders and with other family members, such as their siblings, who may be at risk of offending.
We run voluntary parenting programmes, either stand-alone or as part of other projects, to help parents improve their skills in dealing with their children’s behaviour and thereby reduces the risk of offending or re-offending.
The programmes give parents and carers individual advice and practical support in handling the behaviour of their children, setting appropriate boundaries and improving communication.
In Kingston we operated as part of the Youth Offending Services an intensive Family Intervention Program (FIP). The FIP provides intensive support to the whole family with an aim to prevent and reduce antisocial behaviour and crime.
If we think that young people and their families would benefit from a parenting programme, but the parents or carers are not willing to take part, we can apply to the courts for a Parenting Order which compels the parents/carers of a child at risk to attend.
There is more information for parents and carers on the Youth Justice Board's website
If you have any questions or would like to speak to anyone from the Youth Offending Service please contact 020 8547 6920 and ask to speak to the duty worker.