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Interview: Steph Roberts-Bibby, chief executive of the Youth Justice Board

6 mins read Youth Justice Interview
Fiona Simpson speaks to the new chief executive of the Youth Justice Board.
Roberts-Bibby describes her leadership style 'inclusive, collaborative and open'. Picture: Youth Justice Board
Roberts-Bibby describes her leadership style 'inclusive, collaborative and open'. Picture: Youth Justice Board

Last November, the Youth Justice Board (YJB) confirmed Steph Roberts-Bibby as its new chief executive, taking over from Claudia Sturt who quit in January 2023 after just two years.

Roberts-Bibby, who had held the post on an interim basis for six months after stepping up from her role of chief operating officer last summer, was appointed through a “competitive” recruitment process.

Roberts-Bibby has a background in prison reform, with 21 years’ experience as a prison governor at institutions including Winchester Prison after starting her career as prison officer at Feltham young offenders institution (YOI) where her work with teenagers sparked a passion for justice reform.

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