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PAVA is classed as a section 5 firearm. Picture: Markus/Adobe Stock

News 24 April

'Failing YOI system' condemned as government permits use of PAVA spray on children

News 23 April

Teach about crime and its consequences in school, urges lawyer

The programme has supported more than 100 young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 April

Experts call for boost to care-experienced mentoring support

Children faced 22 hours a day in cells under the rules. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 April

Children held in YOIs spending 20 hours in cells, charity probe finds

News 7 April

Probe reveals ‘concerning’ rates of young arson suspects

News 31 March

'Adolescence' released for streaming in secondary schools

Vanessa Longley: exclusions ‘just pass the problem on’. Picture: Chance UK

News 28 March

Charity to lead development of strengths-based evaluation tool

News 25 March

National Youth Agency warns of 'critical' shortage of youth workers

Charities have called for girls to be removed from Wetherby YOI. Picture: HMI Prisons

News 5 March

Government permanently ends detention of girls in YOIs

News 3 March

Commissioner calls for government roll out of 'child house' approach in England

News 27 February

'Overhaul education' of children who offend, urges Children's Commissioner

Youth Justice Opinion

Defining wellbeing key to tackling exploitation

Mark Russell

Strategy can bring justice and youth work together

Hazel Williamson

The ADCS blog: vulnerability and violence

Andy Smith

The ADCS blog: Getting it right from the start

Youth Justice Best Practice

Youth workers engage young people in custody to support them to address behaviour

Divert capitalises on trusted relationships

Camden’s Hive has mental health services, career support, and social opportunities

Translating policy priorities into practice

Most young participants successfully completed the Summer Jobs Programme

Jobs scheme reduces violence risk

More Best Practice

Youth Justice Features

Tackling criminal exploitation and trafficking of children with SEND

The Local Government Association backs the expansion of family hubs across the country to enable health problems to be tackled earlier

Spending Review 2025: key asks for children and family services

YJB's Susannah Hancock led the review

Ban on YOIs for girls must spark wider system reform, say experts

Youth Justice Research

Figures show children on AssetPlus were less likely to miss a supervision appointment within the first months of supervision. Picture: PheelingsMedia/Adobe Stock

AssetPlus Outcome Evaluation

Cognitive behavioural therapy has been shown to be highly effective reducing crime. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock

Tackling youth violence: research evidence

Overall, 15.7 per cent of the sample were referred for a secure children’s home placement because they were seen as a danger to others. Picture: Phil Adams

Unlocking the Facts: Young People Referred to Secure Children’s Homes

Opportunities to divert children away from the youth justice system must be sought. Picture: Adobe Stock

The State of Youth Justice 2020