Call to divert offenders to family courts

Neil Puffett
Tuesday, January 8, 2013

The chief executive of the Youth Justice Board wants judges to be given the power to direct some cases to the family courts in a bid to ensure young people receive help to get their lives back on track

Diverting cases from youth to family courts could prevent reoffending among young people. Image: Becky Nixon/posed by models
Diverting cases from youth to family courts could prevent reoffending among young people. Image: Becky Nixon/posed by models

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