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Susannah Hancock, Youth Justice Board (YJB) Board member and lead for victims, will be taking up a new role as Chief Executive of the Office of the Victims’ Commissioner.
The Youth Justice Board (YJB) has published a new Evidence and Insights Pack examining harmful sexual behaviour, misogyny and violence carried out by children.
Phil Bowen, new Youth Justice Board (YJB) Interim Chair, says children with complex needs face a postcode lottery. He argues evidence-led decisions are key to closing the gap and fairness.
The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of Phil Bowen as Interim Chair of the Youth Justice Board (YJB).
Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board (YJB), responds to the reforms announced on 11 February 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.
Keith Fraser, Chair of the YJB, highlights the systemic biases that fuel the over-representation of Black and Mixed ethnicity children in the youth justice system. He explores the structural reform and culturally sensitive i…
"The review must drive earlier, co-ordinated and trauma-informed response across agencies"
The YJB welcomes the Government’s commitment to reforming youth justice for girls in custody, following its response to the recommendations made by Board member Susannah Hancock.
A blog by Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board (YJB).
A statement from YJB Chief Executive Steph Roberts-Bibby, and Keith Fraser, Chair of the YJB, welcoming Rt Hon David Lammy MP as Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
The YJB's response to a Welsh Government statement on the Women's and Youth Justice Blueprints.
The YJB's response to the Ministry of Justice's announcement that PAVA (synthetic pepper spray) will be issued at Young Offender Institutions that hold children.
Susannah Hancock, YJB Board member, reflects on her review of girls in custody, which makes several recommendations about how we can better meet their needs.
Vulnerable girls sentenced to youth custody will no longer be placed in Young Offender Institutions (YOIs)
A report from the Youth Justice Board (YJB) identifies critical themes in the treatment and outcomes of children and victims at court, offering a roadmap for future collaboration and improvements.
The Youth Justice Board (YJB) is sharing its Knife Crime Insights Pack to add context to the YJB’s Annual Statistics which include data on knife crime and offensive weapons.
The Youth Justice Annual Statistics for 2023 to 2024 were published today. There are fewer first time entrants and children in custody, but court delays remain a concern.
A blog by Keith Fraser, YJB Chair and Board Champion for Over-Represented Children.
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