Youth welfare in criminal proceedings
Youth welfare in criminal proceedings is a service offered by the Social Services Department of the Youth Welfare Office for young people aged 14 to 21 who have committed offences. Its task is to
- to support the young people concerned and their relatives during the proceedings,
- to help with difficulties arising from the proceedings, for example in the family, among friends or at work or school,
- to refer them to further counselling centres if necessary,
- talk to the young person about their development and their particular circumstances,
- take part in the court hearing and provide a socio-educational statement, and
- to show the young person ways in which they can fulfil instructions imposed by the court.
Discussions with social workers are subject to the principle of confidentiality.
Further information or counselling services are available via the contact details (left) and in the FamilienApp Chemnitz.