Since the new government came to power, little detail has emerged on plans for the future of youth justice apart from broad pledges in the coalition agreement document to introduce a "rehabilitation revolution" and to review sentencing policy.
Lorna Hadley, chair of the Association of Youth Offending Team Managers' said current uncertainty risks hindering the work of youth offending teams (YOTs).
"We would like reassurance for our staff," she said. "Local authorities are already gearing up to make changes. The fear is we could be left behind if we don't get some clarification soon."
Rob Allen, a former member of the Youth Justice Board (YJB), said the sector could be "treading water" until October when the comprehensive spending review takes place and the government's review of sentencing policy is due to report.
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