In handing Northumberland YJS an overall rating of "good" probation inspectors said they are particularly impressed by its “whole-family approach to tackle reoffending” and that “planning is co-designed with children with realistic and achievable targets”.
It adds that this approach is having “a positive impact on tackling repeat offending of poor behaviours”.
“Northumberland YJS is going the extra mile to help children under their supervision to change their behaviour, recognise the impact they are having on victims of crime and deter them away from reoffending,” said chief probation inspector Justin Russell.
“While some improvements can be made, we saw a service that is enthusiastic about giving children the opportunity to move away from a life of crime and get back into the community.”
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