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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 government sets out its reforms and plans to modernise the youth justice system.
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 statistics.
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.
Contact details for youth justice services in Wales.
We are a non-departmental public body responsible for overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales. YJB is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
These standards define the minimum expectation for all agencies that provide statutory services to ensure good outcomes for children in the youth justice system.
Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board (YJB), responds to the reforms announced on 11 February 2026.
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