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Youth justice plans: guidance for youth justice services

Youth Justice Board (YJB) guidance for youth justice services on how to produce a youth justice plan.

Updates to this page

From:
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
Published:
10 March 2022
Last updated:
19 March 2026
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  1. Guidance was updated on 13.03.2026

  2. Please note that budget information is no longer required as part of Youth Justice Plans, as this information is separately provided to the Youth Justice Board

  3. This guidance has been revised following consultation with our partners.

  4. The content has been updated so that it relates to 2023/24.

  5. First published.

Applies to England and Wales

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Local authorities have a legal duty to produce an annual youth justice plan that shows how they will provide and fund youth justice services (YJSs) in their area.

This practice guidance offers information on the content and structure of these plans for YJSs and their management boards. It also includes information on how to submit a plan.

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