In a joint project with the Office of the Children’s Commissioner and charity User Voice, the YJB listened to the views of young offenders in secure training centres, secure children’s homes and young offender institutions as well as young people under the supervision of youth offending services.
The board has now promised to review the criteria used when separating young people in custody to manage problems that arise. Work will also be undertaken with the National Offender Management Service and the Samaritans to improve young people’s access to helpline services.
John Drew, YJB chief executive, said: "Yet again, I'm impressed by the intelligent and sensible contribution children make when they are consulted on matters that affect them. We sought their views on a range of improvements we planned to make, and they have helped us shape those changes for the better.
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