Warner also stepped down as chairman of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations following Tony Blair's recent ministerial reshuffle, though he will stay until a successor is found.
Warner had been chair since the Youth Justice Board's inception in 1998, and his departure comes after he was recently re-appointed for three more years.
Pollard, who chairs the board's Youth Crime Prevention Committee and Restorative Justice Sub Committee, has also been a member of the board since 1998. He was chief constable of Thames Valley Police for 11 years up to February 2002.
Blunkett said: "I would like to thank Norman for the vision, commitment and enthusiasm he has brought to his role as chair of the Youth Justice Board."
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
