The Youth Justice Board (YJB) is teaming up with the Foyer Federation to improve resettlement for young people leaving custody.

The federation is developing two flagship foyers in the YJB's new resettlement consortia — groups of local authorities and custodial establishments in north-west and south-west England, adopting a "collaborative approach" to resettlement.

Frances Done, chair of the YJB, said the partnership will help equip young people with the life skills and knowledge they need to contribute to society, build a positive future, and stay away from crime and anti-social behaviour.

Colin Falconer, director of innovation at the Foyer Federation, said: "Over the next two years we will be working together to explore how Foyer can help to reduce the number of young people involved in criminal behaviour and help them make the transition to an independent, crime-free adulthood."

Young people being assisted through the YJB's resettlement consortia are already benefiting from enhanced levels of support, aiding their chance of making a positive contribution in life.

It is hoped the YJB's resettlement consortia will help local authorities improve suitable accommodation and target gaps in education and training more effectively.