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Not enough progress had been made to resolve long-standing issues at Rainsbrook, the MoJ said, Picture: MTC

News 17 June 2021

Children moved from Rainsbrook STC amid safety concerns

The Home Office has issues guidance over late applications. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2021

Councils to pilot local decision-making for trafficked children

Sarah Champion has tabled a debate in parliament. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 June 2021

Allow councils to run new secure academies, urge MPs and campaigners

Chris McLoughlin is director of children's services at Stockport Council. Picture: Stockport Council

News 14 June 2021

Stockport DCS receives OBE in Queen’s birthday honours list

The AYM has raised concerns over plans to sentence 17-year-olds as adults. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2021

Police and Crime Bill does not factor in needs of children, YOT managers argue

Barristers are calling for a reform of legal aid funding for young people. Picture: Becky Nixon

News 4 June 2021

Bar Council advocates reform of youth justice funding

YOI Parc has been praised by inspectors. Picture: HMI Prisons

News 3 June 2021

YOI praised for focus on education and training

Labour MP Sarah Champion is calling for changes to the new police and crime bill. Picture: Parliament UK

News 3 June 2021

Call for legal definition of child criminal exploitation

Jessica Southgate, Agenda, and Pippa Goodfellow, the Alliance for Youth Justice

Analysis 25 May 2021

How justice system fails girls

John Drew is former chief executive of the Youth Justice Board

Opinion 25 May 2021

Bias recognition vital to tackle disproportionality

Samantha Jury-Dada (second from left) met professionals in US gang intervention

Best Practice 25 May 2021

Working with girls in gangs, US

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor has said YOIs will be notified before inspections take place. Picture: YJB

News 21 May 2021

Full YOI inspections resume

The Bill increases certain police powers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 May 2021

Campaigners call for removal of ‘discriminatory’ clauses from Police and Crime Bill

Claudia Sturt has been named as new chief executive of the Youth Justice Board. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 May 2021

YJB appoints Claudia Sturt as new chief executive

Women who turn 18 in the youth justice system face harsher punishments and decreased support, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

Young women moving to adult justice system 'face cliff edge of support'