Youth welfare in criminal proceedings

  • Short text

    Youth welfare in criminal proceedings is a service for young people and adolescents aged 14 to 21. It is always involved when young people (14 to 18) or adolescents (18 to 21) have committed a criminal offence. The focus of the proceedings is on the personality of the young person and not the criminal offence. Youth welfare in criminal proceedings has a neutral assessment function. It is a statutory task of the youth welfare office.

  • Performance specification

    Youth welfare in criminal proceedings is also active in schools as part of social group work and offers discussions and measures. Further information can be found in the Family section.

  • Legal basis

    Juvenile Courts Act (JGG)
    Social Code, Book Eight (SGB VIII)

  • Costs

    none


Responsible departments

Responsible staff