SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR FAMILIES: SPECIFIC POWERS AND DUTIES

Steps to reduce need for care proceedings, etc.

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Every authority shall take reasonable steps designed—

a

to reduce the need to bring—

i

proceedings for care or supervision orders with respect to children within the authority’s area;

ii

criminal proceedings against such children;

iii

any family or other proceedings with respect to such children which might lead to them being placed in the authority’s care; or

iv

proceedings under the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court with respect to children;

b

to encourage children within the authority’s area not to commit criminal offences; and

c

to avoid the need for children within the authority’s area to be placed in secure accommodation.