The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is to create a partnership with youth offending teams (YOTs) aimed at improving understanding and practice on reducing offending.
The UCLan partnership with five YOTs in the North West follows similar initiatives in other parts of the country, as academics and frontline practitioners look to share their experiences and expertise to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people (see box).
Last year, the Youth Justice Board published a working guide offering advice on setting up university and YOT partnerships.
It says partnerships "allow youth justice workers to have access to expert advice and training, while giving academics valuable access to data and providing placement opportunities for their students".
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