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There are 2 types of custodial sentences; a Detention and Training Order (DTO), which can be from 4 months and up to 2 years in length, or a Section 91/92 Order, which can be 2 years and more; this Order is only imposed in a Crown Court and is given for very serious offences. Young people would serve the first half of a DTO or Section 91/92 Order in custody and the remaining months in the community “on licence” and being supervised by the YOS. The YOS works closely with the Prison and Secure Estate in supporting young people who receive custodial sentences. The YOS regularly visit the young people and hold meetings with staff, young people and their families to plan programmes of work whilst they are “inside” and also planning for release. It is important that all the good progress that is made whilst in custody is continued upon release, therefore we work with the young person, their families and other agencies in getting young people back into education, training or employment, and supporting them in not committing further offences as part of the YOS resettlement plans.
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