The previous CPS Pre-Trial Therapy Guidelines discouraged services from delivering groups pre-trial. The new guidelines are clearer and no longer say ‘don’t do groups’ but do recommend certain kinds of group. If people want to access therapeutic pre-trial groups they should not be dissuaded if this is the right option for them, but that they do need to be made aware of the risks.

This guide is designed to assist practitioners and services when setting up and running groups with children and young people, parents, or adults who are receiving support during an active police investigation and pre-trial.

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