If you’re in custody
When in custody, whether it’s Youth Offending Institution or prison, your personal adviser will visit you to support you.
They will support your aspirations and make a Pathway Plan with you. The focus will be on how you can make the best of your time in custody, keep yourself safe and develop some skills.
If you are accessing support through your personal adviser, you can receive some money called a 'discretionary payment' until you are 21.
Before your release, the Leaving and After Care team, YOS, Probation as well as other agencies will meet to discuss how best to support you once you are released and complete a risk assessment. This will include your personal adviser supporting you to find suitable accommodation ahead of your release.
