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The proportion of children held on remand has increased, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 days ago

YOIs still locking children in cells for 22 hours a day, damning review finds

The Metropolitan Police launched a pilot scheme in Islington and Camden. Picture: Met Police

News 26 September

Met Police launches strategy on improving policing for children

A 12-year-old boy has been sentenced at Liverpool Youth Court following riots in August

News 18 September

Boy, 12, youngest person to be sentenced over riot offences

Russell: ‘I’m absolutely passionate about the cause’

News 11 September

Leadership team to leave Redthread amid Catch22 merger

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

News 11 September

Academics call for nationwide roll out of young adult probation hubs

Sir Keir Starmer, Idris Elba and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper meet with coalition members

News 10 September

Government launches anti-knife crime coalition to tackle youth violence

Islington's YJS is now the highest rated in London by inspectors

News 30 August

North London youth justice service rated ‘outstanding’ by inspectors

Rachel de Souza deemed too many searches 'unnecessary, unsafe and under-reported'

News 19 August

One in 20 child strip-searches fail to meet legal safeguards, Children’s Commissioner warns

Fraser: 'Where appropriate, we support alternative ways of holding children to account'. Picture: YJB

News 13 August

YJB ‘supports alternatives to prosecution’ for children involved in riots

A review has found reforms of youth custody over the past 25 years have failed to make it safe for children. Picture: Phil Adams

News 12 August

Campaigners call for swift closure of child prisons

The winners of the CYP Now Awards 2024 will be unveiled on 28 November

News 12 August

CYP Now Awards 2024: Shortlisted entries announced

Youth Justice Opinion

Act early to promote healthy relationships

Junior Smart

Drew: 'The new government now has an ideal opportunity to rethink custody for children'.

Time for new thinking on custody for children

John Drew

Smart: 'Parents possess invaluable insights into their children’s lives and can offer unique perspectives'.

Involving families is key to solving youth violence

Junior Smart

Campbell Robb is chief executive of crime reduction charity Nacro

How can the new PCCs build back the trust of young people?

Campbell Robb

Youth Justice Best Practice

The Skill Mill’s six-month work placements allows ex-offenders to develop employability skills in a supported environment

Young people gain skills to leave crime behind

Activities such as art and sport will help young people build their sense of identity. Picture: Syda Productions/Adobe Stock

Partnership offers alternative to custody in London

ROAD aims to promote alternative pro-social life options to drive down reoffending

Catch22 helps young people get on right road

More Best Practice

Youth Justice Features

How hubs can tackle violence

Police forces struggle to tackle child sexual exploitation cases

Multi-agency working is key to spotting risk factors for children and young people

Joint work ‘key to safeguarding’ in CSE cases

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