 There is the presumption that penetrating order will be issued to the parents of those under 16 who are committed of an offence unless it is felt as not desirable if so the court must state why.The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 made mandatory requirements that each local authority in England and Wales set up one or more Youth Offending Teams (YOTs) in their receptive area.The aim of their establishment is to co-ordinate and build co-operation between agencies involved in youth justice and especially the probation service and social services.