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The Deputy Prime Minister has approved the further appointment of the Interim Chair of the Youth Justice Board as well as the member with experience and knowledge of Wales. He has also extended the tenure of 3 members.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The Youth Justice Board (YJB) acknowledges the decision of the court following the Court of Appeal’s review of the Fordingbridge sentencing at the Royal Courts of Justice.
A new independent evaluation report found promising early evidence that the London Accommodation Pathfinder (LAP) has a lower recorded reoffending rate compared to the national average for children leaving custody.
The Youth Justice Board (YJB) has today published a comprehensive new Evidence and Insights Pack on Online Harms Affecting Children.
A blog by Phil Bowen, Interim Chair of the Youth Justice Board
New youth justice diversion statistics for 2025 highlight continued reduction in justice contact through diversion. Yet disparities remain in outcomes across ethnicity, age and location.
The Youth Justice Board acknowledges public concern following Fordingbridge case sentencing.
A national pilot exploring how restorative approaches can be delivered effectively for children across England and Wales is being expanded thanks to the agreement of multi-year funding.
The YJB response to the Ministry of Justice's (MOJ) 'patterns of education, social care and youth offending' statistics.
Basecamp: Diversion and Youth Justice Policing is a dedicated secure platform for real-time collaboration, problem-solving and shared learning across the sector.
Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board (YJB), responds to the publication of the Southport Inquiry report.
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"
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