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Serious Incidents Annual Report, 2023 to 2024

Report by the Youth Justice Board (YJB) that analyses the serious incidents that the YJB was notified of in the past year (2023/24).

• From: Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
• Published: 30 April 2025

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Serious Incidents Annual Report, 2023 to 2024

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Details

The YJB’s Serious Incidents Annual Report 2023 to 24 examines 438 serious incident notifications involving 546 children across England and Wales. The report identifies key trends, including a rise in cases related to criminal exploitation and delays in charging decisions, particularly for serious offences like rape and terrorism.

Published 30 April 2025