Contrary to national newspaper reports in recent weeks, CYP Now understands the YJB's responsibility for youth offending teams will not be handed over to children's trusts.
A spokeswoman for the Department for Children, Schools and Families declined to comment on the contents of the action plan ahead of its publication but said the YJB would still play a role in tackling youth offending.
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