Youth justice system ‘failing’ to tackle disproportionality

Fiona Simpson
Thursday, January 27, 2022

The youth justice system is “categorically failing on every count to halt the overrepresentation of black children”, the chair of the Youth Justice Board (YJB) has said.

Keith Fraser has called for more support for 'black children to live crime-free lives'. Picture: YJB
Keith Fraser has called for more support for 'black children to live crime-free lives'. Picture: YJB

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