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Youth offending teams work with young people that get into trouble with the law, are arrested, or taken to court, and help them stay away from crime.
Youth justice annual statistics for 2019 to 2020 for England and Wales.
The home of Youth Justice Board for England and Wales on GOV.UK. We are a non-departmental public body responsible for overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales.
Why young people are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
Youth crime prevention programmes - how young people are put on a programme, what they're like, mentoring and involving parents and families.
Parents can get in trouble with the law if their child gets arrested - find out about parenting programmes, Parenting Contracts and Parenting Orders
Youth justice statistics.
Contact details for youth offending teams in the East and South East England.
Contact details for youth offending teams in England and Wales.
We are a non-departmental public body responsible for overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales.
This guide is for youth justice professionals who are managing appropriate adults and appropriate adult services.
The Youth Justice Board (YJB) has appointed a new Chief Executive.
Contact details for youth offending teams in London.
Contact details for youth offending teams in the Midlands.
Contact details for youth offending teams in North West in England.
Youth justice annual statistics for 2018 to 2019 for England and Wales.
These standards define the minimum expectation for all agencies that provide statutory services to ensure good outcomes for children in the youth justice system.
Guidance for youth offending team practitioners and managers on how to work with children in the youth justice system.
Contact details for youth offending teams in Wales.
Contact details for youth offending teams in North East, Cumbria, Yorkshire & Humberside in England.
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