The body tasked with overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales is prioritising its call on ministers for revisions to grant awards “to enable a fairer distribution of funds”.
This includes “consideration of awarding multi-year grants” to help local services better plan long-term support.
The call is part of the YJB’s new three-year strategy, which also prioritises measures to divert young offenders away from court and criminal proceedings and towards action such as community resolutions.
Action to tackle serious violence is also being pledged including ensuring “intelligence is shared appropriately” and better record keeping and monitoring of data around incidents.
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