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New standards set out YJB's child first approach
New standards for children in the youth justice system are published today.
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Youth Justice Board for England and Wales Strategic Plan 2018‒21
The Youth Justice Board’s (YJB) strategic plan covers the period 2018 to 2021.
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What the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales does
We are a non-departmental public body responsible for overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales.
YJB is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice.
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- Revised national standards for children in the youth justice system 2019
- Working Together to Safeguard Children: revisions to statutory guidance
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Youth Justice Board head office
70 Petty France
London
SW1H 9EX
United Kingdom
General enquiries
020 3334 5300
Youth Justice Board Cymru
4-6 Orchard Street
Swansea
SA1 5AG
United Kingdom
Enquiries
01792 478 379
Youth Justice Board media enquiries
70 Petty France
London
United Kingdom
SW1H 9EX
United Kingdom
Press office
020 3334 3536
For out-of-hours queries
07659 173 270
Youth Custody Service Placement Team
Main number
0345 36 36 36 3
To contact the team for custody placement and information, please use the relevant Secure eMail address using this link.
Youth Justice Board business areas in England
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London
SW1H 9AJ
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