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These are the Freedom of Information (FOI) responses from the Youth Justice Board (YJB) in January 2026.
Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board (YJB) explores the Youth Justice Annual Statistics for 2024 to 2025 that were published today.
New statistics show record lows in children entering the justice system and in custody. Yet court delays and the high use of remand risk undermining progress.
A guide to youth justice statistics which covers the annual youth justice statistics and the monthly youth custody data.
Youth justice statistics.
Youth justice annual statistics for 2024 to 2025 for England and Wales.
Contact details for youth justice services in North West in England.
Contact details for youth justice services in Yorkshire and Humberside.
The Youth Justice Board (YJB) commissioned Cordis Bright to conduct an independent process evaluation of its Prevention and Diversion Assessment Tool (PDAT), along with the supporting training and guidance.
These are the Freedom of Information (FOI) responses from the Youth Justice Board (YJB) in December 2025.
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