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Knives linked to rise in custody

Analysis

Thursday, June 29, 2017

A rise in the number of young people in custody could be linked to a surge in knife possession offences.

Call to divert offenders to family courts

Analysis

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

The chief executive of the Youth Justice Board wants judges to be given the power to direct some cases to the family courts in a bid to ensure young people receive help to get their lives back on track

YOTs get ready to influence new police and crime commissioners

Analysis

Monday, January 23, 2012

The first police and crime commissioners will be elected across England and Wales in November, and youth offending teams (YOTs) are bracing themselves for their introduction.

New parliament: what issues lie ahead for the children's sector?

Analysis

Thursday, June 29, 2017

The loss of its overall majority has been politically costly for the government, but it has also caused policy upheaval and ministerial changes affecting children's services. Sector leaders consider the implications.

Youth justice system faces overhaul

Analysis

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Ex-government adviser Charlie Taylor outlines what he will focus on as he leads a review of the system.

Plans to reform child sentences

Analysis

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Proposals for tougher community and custody sentences in white paper concern youth justice experts.

Coaching for a crime-free life

Analysis

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

London youth offending services are to test using life coaches to tackle reoffending by young people.

Youth professionals welcome Cameron's taskforce to tackle gang culture

Analysis

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

In the wake of the riots that shook the country last month, Prime Minister David Cameron has made a pledge to put gangs at the top of his agenda.

Fears over custody staff drop

Analysis

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Recruitment campaigns and improved training are vital to make the secure estate safer, say experts.

Violence and youth work cuts

Analysis

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Research shows link between rise in youth crime and cuts in youth provision, with experts calling for funding.

Fall in YOI staff linked to restraint increase

Analysis

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Former chief inspector of prisons Nick Hardwick calls for workforce improvements to tackle rising restraint use in the secure estate.

Education and welfare at heart of Taylor's vision for youth justice

Analysis

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Charlie Taylor's review calls for the creation of a system that better meets children's welfare and education needs. Experts analyse the merits of the recommendations and the initial government response to them.

Briefing: Use of tags for ‘at risk’ children

Analysis

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Electronic tags are to be rolled out across the youth secure estate. How will they work, what are the limitations and does the sector support them?

Youth custody overhaul raises risk of a 'fragmented system'

Analysis

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

The government is to strip the Youth Justice Board of most of its youth custody duties. Former chief John Drew says while there is merit to the plan, it raises concerns over resettlement work and ensuring a child focus.