Jugendgerichtshilfe

If young people become delinquent, the youth court assistance of the youth welfare office can be called upon.

If young people between the ages of 14 and 18 or young adults up to the age of 21 come into conflict with the law, they and their parents can turn to the youth court assistance service.

Youth court assistance is one of the statutory duties of the youth welfare office. It is involved in the entire juvenile court proceedings. It accompanies the young offenders, but also supports the juvenile courts and the juvenile prosecutor's office with reports, opinions and decision-making aids. The personal life situation of the young person is at the forefront of all considerations.

Tasks of juvenile court assistance:

The many and varied tasks of juvenile court assistance include in particular

Information and advice

• about the course of the juvenile court proceedings,
• the possible consequences of the offense,
• data protection and protection of confidence,
• various offers of help in accordance with the Child and Youth Welfare Act,
• for problems and difficulties in
  • school, work and training,
  • family and housing,
  • leisure time and
  • debts;

Reporting to the public prosecutor's office and the juvenile court (in each case taking into account proportionality) in writing about

• personal life history and life situation,
• Future prospects,
• background to the offenses,
• youth welfare measures;

support

• of the young person during the juvenile court proceedings,
• the juvenile court in the decision-making process;

support

• in pre-trial detention and during criminal detention;

Arranging and accompanying

• youth welfare measures such as outpatient educational support and assisted living.
  

Which documents are required will be determined individually with you.

The following services are provided or arranged by your local youth welfare office:

• victim-offender mediation
• social training course
• Individual case support
• traffic seminar
• counseling services
• assistance in making detention decisions:
  • Clarification of the current living situation
  • Informing the next of kin
  • Search for detention alternatives within the framework of youth welfare servicesAvoidance of pre-trial detention

In the event of conflicts with the law among adolescents and young adults, youth court assistance can be involved. Its main tasks are to inform and advise young people, report to the public prosecutor's office and juvenile courts as well as to arrange and assist with further youth welfare measures.

The youth welfare office of the district or independent city is responsible.

Contact the youth welfare office in your district or city.