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I recently had the privilege of being part of a panel of speakers at the Youth Justice Leaders Conference in Birmingham, taking questions on critical topics such as recruitment, workforce development, and improving diversity within the leadership and delivery of youth justice.
Suanne Lin is director of early help and children’s social care at Derby City Council
Suanne Lin is director of early help and children’s social care at Derby City Council

The conference provided a valuable platform for sharing insights, exchanging ideas, and collectively exploring solutions to address these pressing challenges. I wanted to share some of my reflections from what was a really thought-provoking day.

Attendees expressed a keen interest in strategies for attracting and retaining talent within the youth justice workforce. Questions ranged from the efficacy of traditional recruitment methods to the importance of how we actively target diverse talent pools. In response, panellists emphasised the need for innovative approaches to recruitment, such as leveraging social media platforms, partnering with educational institutions and engaging with community organisations to reach a diverse pool of candidates.

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