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Young people
If young people get in trouble with the law
Taken to a police station?
The police can stop you anywhere in public if they think you're involved in a crime - find out what happens if you're taken to a police station
If a young person is taken to a police station
Find out what happens when the police stop, arrest or question a young person and what happens at the police station
What can happen if a young person is not charged with a crime
Final warnings, reprimands, anti-social behaviour orders - the police can take action against you even if you’re not charged with a crime
Youth offending teams: what they are
Your local youth offending team plays an important part in dealing with youth crime – find out who they are and what they do
Programmes to prevent young people getting involved with crime
How crime prevention programmes for young people work in your local community
Additional links
Legal advice on children's rights
Free legal advice about children and the law from the Children's Legal Centre (freephone advice)
