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Youth Justice News

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

News 19 February

Calls to tackle ‘shocking’ racial disproportionality in youth justice

News 17 February

'Groundbreaking' case paves legal aid path for pupil exclusion appeals

News 13 February

Work scheme for young people at risk of violence to expand

News 12 February

Review into murder of toddler criticises lack of information sharing across four areas

News 11 February

Equality campaigners criticise Children's Commissioner over riots report

News 3 February

Powers scrapped to lock up unaccompanied children

A range of legislation affecting children has been introduced via the new bills. Picture: Adobe Stock/ bibiphoto

News 30 January

Campaigners call for youth custody reform amid rise in rate of serious assaults

News 29 January

Southport murders: Timeline of killer's interaction with agencies

Youth Justice Opinion

The ADCS blog: vulnerability and violence

Andy Smith

The ADCS blog: Getting it right from the start

John Drew is senior associate at the Prison Reform Trust

Keeping the faith of a youth justice worker

John Drew

Act early to promote healthy relationships

Junior Smart

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

Probation hub points to improved support

Reducing Youth Violence: Key policy developments

Special Report: Reducing Youth Violence

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