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Government will work with children to create the first ever child-friendly version of the Victims' Code
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…
Government announces review to strengthen 'National Protocol' guidelines for children in care and care leavers
"The review must drive earlier, co-ordinated and trauma-informed response across agencies"
Minister for Youth Justice Jake Richards has apologised to the victims and survivors subjected to shocking and systematic abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre.
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
A new leadership team, bolstered staff training and improved safeguarding have been put in place at Oakhill Secure Training Centre, following concerns raised by inspectors last month.
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.
Frontline officers and young people in custody will be better protected under plans to equip specially selected and trained staff with synthetic pepper spray, the Government has announced today (24 April).
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.
Retailers will need to report suspicious and bulk purchases of knives on their platforms to police, with tougher sentences for selling knives to under 18s.
Victims of child sexual abuse will be better supported with new reforms that prioritise their rights.
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.
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