Responding to applications for Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) & Sexual Risk Orders (SROs)
Date: Tuesday 28th July 2026
Time: 2pm – 4.30pm
Cost: £120 | £60 for YJLC Members
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A focused, practical workshop for practitioners working with children and young people involved in sexual harm prevention processes.
This session breaks down the legal and procedural framework for SHPOs and SROs, with clear guidance on how they operate in practice and what they require from Youth Justice Services.
Covering statutory tests, application processes, breach procedures, notification requirements, and criminal records implications, the workshop equips participants to respond confidently and effectively at each stage.
Designed to support real-world decision-making, the session combines legal clarity with practical tools you can apply immediately in your work.
Key areas include:
- Statutory requirements for SHPOs and SROs
- Application process, Home Office guidance, and the role of YJS
- Responding to applications within key timeframes
- Breach procedures and enforcement pathways
- Notification requirements and criminal records implications
Facilitator: Ruth McGregor-Hamann
Ruth is a leading youth justice lawyer with a distinguished career advocating for children. She co-founded Just for Kids Law, served on the youth team at top-tier firm Hodge Jones & Allen, and has been a trusted trainer with the Youth Justice Legal Centre for many years. Her extensive frontline experience—from advising children nationwide through the YJLC Advice Line to representing them in police stations and courts—gives her unparalleled insight into diversion and out-of-court decision-making. With over a decade of involvement in youth-focused charities and hands-on work with children, Ruth brings exceptional expertise and credibility to every session.