It has emerged that the number of 10- to 17-year-olds subject to proceedings rose by 95 per cent between 2011/12 and 2019/20, from 3,081 to 6,013 children.
Meanwhile, the number of 16-year-olds involve in proceedings has almost quadrupled, rising by 285 per cent over that time, according to the research.
There has also been a sharp rise in the number of 15-year-olds involved in care proceedings, by 150 per cent.
The rise among 10- to 17-year-olds is faster than any other age group, says the research by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory.
Regionally, the North East of England has the highest number of young people involved in proceedings in this age group.
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