1. The Youth Offending Services Effectiveness Checklist (YOSEC) evaluates how well youth offending programs incorporate evidence-based practices shown to reduce reoffending. 2. YOSEC was developed through extensive research and consultation to help funders and providers assess program strengths and areas for improvement. 3. Studies show programs that implement YOSEC's evidence-based recommendations can reduce reoffending by up to 32%, while programs that implement none may increase reoffending by 7%.

1. Overview of YOSEC Development and use of the Youth Offending Services Effectiveness Checklist All intellectual property rights and copyright for this presentation held by Kaye McLaren. To be used only with her permission. [email_address]

3. Main YOSEC documents

16. Flow chart of using YOSEC

19. YOSEC meetings are not like this!

21. Eg of detailed action plan Date: 1 February 2007 Item no YOSEC score Action plan to build or protect strengths Do by date Level 1 items B1 Engaging with clients 1 Train and encourage staff to be supportive in practical ways, e.g. helping with benefit hassles, food or transport  In staff meeting identify main areas of practical help we can provide by brain storming then choosing the most viable ones (Staff responsible: NAME)  Develop brief training session of information and skills needed to provide this help (Staff responsible: NAME)  Develop information kit on relevant services e.g. benefits, policy on transporting clients etc (Staff responsible: NAME) 1 Feb 08 1 April 07 1 June 07 1 June 07