START:AV Online training

The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) will be hosting a two day online START:AV training via Teams on Tuesday, 1st December 2026 and Wednesday, 2nd December 2026 (9.30 am – 4.30 pm each day). 

This training is specifically for professionals who conduct assessments in relation to high-risk behaviours displayed by, or experienced by, children and young people.

The training is delivered over two days and participants must be able to commit to attend both days of training.
 
The Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability: Adolescent Version (START:AV) was developed to guide the individualised assessment of vulnerabilities and strengths that can lead to, and mitigate against, the risk of adverse outcomes occurring, including harm to others and rule violations and harm to the adolescent. The aim of the tool is to guide evidence-based intervention planning to reduce the risk of harm occurring and promote healthy development. It is intended for use with males and females aged 12-18 years with a focus on intervention planning to reduce the risk of future adverse outcomes. Regular reassessments are recommended, at least every three months, in order to review progress in risk reduction. START:AV is based on the Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ) approach.
 
Participant requirements for the training:

•Participants MUST be able to attend both days of training
•Participants MUST have access to a START:AV User Guide/Manual for the training which can be purchased here: buy START-AV manual
•Participants MUST be working in the youth justice field in Scotland