A Final Warning is a pre-court intervention that the police can use as an alternative to prosecution when a young person has not already been to court.

Any young person receiving a Final Warning will be granted Police Bail to allow them the opportunity to engage with the YOT to address their offending behaviour. York YOT will contact the young person and their parent or carer and offer a programme of support to address any problems and hopefully prevent them from re-offending.

The Police are then notified of a successful Final Warning Programme so that the young person can attend bail at the police station and draw a line under their behaviour for the future.