Youth Offending Service Update: COVID-19

On 19th March 2020, the Welsh government imposed measures to help to stop the spread of Covid-19. Due to this, we have had to close the Youth Offending Service office at Mamhilad House.

Staff are continuing to work from home mainly, but are completing face to face to contacts where necessary on the basis of risk and safeguarding (using social distancing), for Court Duty, Appropriate Adult requirement and urgent administrative duties. Our telephone lines have been re-directed so that Business Support can answer all calls, if anyone needs to contact us.

Young people and their families involved with the Youth Offending Service have all been contacted. Plans have been put in place to continue with their Court Orders, Out of Court Disposals, Community Resolutions and Prevention interventions safely whilst ensuring that appointments, reports and safeguarding are continuing despite the different format.

Our service has adapted by increasing the use of technology, being pro-active and creative to deliver a service to support young people and their families/carers during this time. For example, virtual panels and meetings have been taken place.

If you need to contact us, please ring our main office telephone 01495 768300 or email us on Youthoffendingservice@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Please follow the Welsh Government Guidelines regarding COVID-19 https://gov.wales/coronavirus

Stay Safe,

Monmouthshire and Torfaen Youth Offending Service

Dads Can

Dads Can is an on the ground project for young men between the ages of 15 and 25 years who are dads, expectant dads or are fulfilling the ‘dad-role’ (step-dads, foster dads, older brothers etc).

The aim is to raise understanding to young dads, and those around them, of the important role fathers play in their children’s lives – regardless of age, experience or situation.

Dads Can provides activities for dads and for dads with their children; training and courses to improve prospects or life skills; financial advice; personal development opportunities; a network of support; a chance to be heard; a way for their experiences to make a difference.

The websitewww.dadscan.co.uk – is open to everyone and will provide information quickly and easily to dads of all ages.

Advice / support can also be accessed through Facebook, Youtube and Twitter.

‘Dads Can’ works with young dads in order for them to realise the opportunities while supporting them to overcome the obstacles.

For further information, please contact:

Jane Grayer on 01495 761092; 07891684499 or jane.grayer@monmouthshire housing.org.uk

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