The government has published the long-awaited final report of Charlie Taylor’s review of the youth justice system.
Containing a total of 36 recommendations, the report calls for changes across all areas of the system, from how children are dealt with by police, through to efforts to rehabilitate those who get on the wrong side of the law.
Here, youth justice experts consider findings from the review – and the government response to it – on four key issues.
Secure estate conditions
Taylor recommends behaviour management should be the responsibility of skilful, well-trained education, health and welfare support workers
The government has set aside £15m to boost the numbers of staff on the operational frontline in young offender institutions (YOI) by 20 per cent and will introduce a new youth justice officer role with specialist training
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