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Police and crime commissioners to influence YOT funding

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  • Friday, November 18, 2011
  • | CYP Now
The creation of police and crime commissioner posts across England and Wales next year will have a "considerable impact" on youth offending teams (YOTs) and their funding streams, the Youth Justice Board (YJB) has warned.

Police cannot tackle gangs alone, MPs told

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  • Wednesday, October 12, 2011
  • | CYP Now
A former US police chief who tackled gang violence in some of America's toughest cities has warned MPs that they won't be able to get rid of gangs completely.

YJB 'could win reprieve'

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  • Monday, September 12, 2011
  • | CYP Now
The government is considering a dramatic U-turn on plans to abolish the Youth Justice Board (YJB) as a result of last month's riots, CYP Now understands.

Fears for children's safety as youth jails near capacity

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  • Thursday, August 18, 2011
  • | CYP Now
The Ministry of Justice has refused to confirm fears that youth jails have reached capacity or outline its contingency plans to deal with the situation amid concerns that children's lives are being put in danger through overcrowding.