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 youth welfare services in criminal proceedings.

Youth welfare in criminal proceedings is one of the statutory duties of the youth welfare office. It is involved in the entire course of the juvenile court proceedings. It accompanies the young offenders, but also supports the juvenile courts and the juvenile public 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 youth welfare services in criminal proceedings:
The various tasks of youth welfare services in criminal proceedings 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 Services 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.