2.18 Local authorities across England and Wales have a statutory duty to establish YOTs, which are themselves multi-agency partnerships whose police and probation members play an important role. YOTs will:

• Identify all young offenders who meet the MAPPA eligibility criteria and undertake a comprehensive risk assessment.
• Complete the MAPPA H and send it to the MAPPA Co-ordinator six months prior to the release of the offender.
• Assess the required level of MAPPA management and refer the offender for Level 2 and 3 management, where required.
• Provide data of the cases they manage for the MAPPA Annual Report.

For more information see Chapter 23 - Children and Young People.