HL Deb 26 January 2004 vol 656 c8WA
Baroness Goudie

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have any plans for all youth offending teams to include an officer who is specifically trained in, and aware of, all aspects of issues relating to bereavement counselling. [HL665]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

We do not plan to include this specialist function in youth offending teams (YOT) training. However the "Asset" assessment process aims to identify any significant bereavement or loss suffered by young offenders and as necessary the intervention plan will include appropriate arrangements with a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service or locally available specific counselling service.