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Youth Justice

Javed Khan will chair the 16-strong group. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 9 July 2021

Barnardo’s chief launches community crime commission

Yvette Stanley: Too many vulnerable children are being let down. Picture: Ofsted

News 9 July 2021

Secure children’s home shortage letting children down, Ofsted warns

Redthread places youth workers in A&E departments. Picture: Redthread

News 29 June 2021

Redthread to target young people before involvement in violence, five-year strategy reveals

Nathan Ward: "The law does not offer enough protection to children who find themselves in such institutions"

Opinion 28 June 2021

Corporate providers must be held to account

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland is among those to question the contract extension. Picture: Parliament UK

News 24 June 2021

MPs question decision to extend contract of Rainsbrook provider

The project uses virtual reality headsets to highlight the dangers of exploitation. Picture: Anster

News 24 June 2021

Ealing Council launches virtual reality programme to tackle criminal exploitation

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

News 21 June 2021

Inspectors warn of 'serious harm' concerns at troubled STC

Rachel Ojo is chair of the Youth Select Committee. Picture: UK Parliament/Mark Duffy

News 18 June 2021

BYC criticises government’s ‘punitive’ approach to tackling knife crime

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