Parenting
Orders
Parenting Orders can be given to
the parents/carers of young people who offend, truant or who have
received a Child Safety Order, Anti-Social Behaviour Order or Sex
Offender Order.
It lasts for 3 months, but can be extended to 12
months. It does not result in the parent/carer getting a criminal
record.
A parent/carer who receives a Parenting Order will be required to
attend counselling or guidance sessions.
They may also have conditions imposed on them such as attending
their child's school, ensuring their child does not visit a
particular place unsupervised or ensuring their child is at home at
particular times.
A failure to fulfil the conditions can be treated as a criminal
offence and the parent/carer can be prosecuted.
The
Parenting
Support Programme (PSP) provides help and support for parents
and carers who have been given parenting orders.