YP 016-03 Support young people who are involved in anti-social and/or criminal activity

1. Understand the underlying issues contributing to the antisocial and/or criminal activity of young people

• 1.1 Explain the causes and circumstances that may contribute to the anti-social and/or criminal activity of young people including personal, physical, psychological and social factors
• 1.2 Explain the factors and tensions that may affect the ability of young people and significant others involved with them to address their anti-social and/or criminal behaviour

2. Understand how to support young people who are involved in antisocial and/or criminal activities

• 2.1 Explain how to enable young people to express their views and understanding of their own behaviour and the effects of their behaviour on significant others
• 2.2 Explain how to draw up and record a support plan which will benefit the young person and which secures a commitment from those who will be working with the young person
• 2.3 Describe the types of support and support agencies that may be available for these young people and explain the nature of the relationship between own and other agencies