Youth Justice Board
@_YJB
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We are a non-departmental public body responsible for overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales.
London SW1
Joined June 2012
🚪 Community alternatives reduce reoffending & keep children connected to families & education creating fewer victims. Read now 🔗 . #ChildFirst #JusticeReform.
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The Independent Prison Capacity Review examines the prison capacity crisis and offers recommendations to help future governments avoid recurring crises.
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🚨@CrestAdvisory has shared some key insights from its recent research to mark Child First Day. Commissioned by the YJB, the research explores how children experience youth justice services, and how the Child First framework is put into practice. #ChildFirstDay #YouthJustice.📖
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🚸 Children are not little adults. Children need a system designed to put their rights, welfare, and outcomes first. Across England & Wales, some courts are starting to adopt the Child First framework—making hearings more child-friendly, trauma-informed, and collaborative. 👉.
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2. A Child First youth justice system means:. ✨ Seeing children as children. ✨Building a pro-social identity. ✨Collaborating with children.✨ Diverting from stigma.Research shows this works – and we believe it should guide all sectors working with children: health, education,.
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1. Today we’re celebrating Child First Day, a day of activity dedicated to raising awareness of the Child First framework – built on decades of national & international research. 📚🌍Together, we’re working towards a youth justice system that delivers better outcomes for.
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HMPPS in Wales’ Anti-Racism Action Plan aims to address racism and disproportionality in the criminal justice system. Watch the video below to find out more ⤵️.
Ian Barrow, Chair of Criminal Justice Board in Wales, explains what the Anti-Racism Action Plan for Wales is and why it’s needed. Watch below⬇️
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🎉 We would like to congratulate Alison Clarke on her appointment as Executive Director of the Youth Custody Service @YCSExecDirector! 🎉. Our Chief Executive Stephanie Roberts-Bibby said: "I am pleased to congratulate Alison Clarke on her appointment as Executive Director of the
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🚀 Join us on 20 August (14:30–16:00, Teams) for our Child First Day 2025 – exploring evidence and practice webinar. The webinar will explore how the Child First evidence base and decision-making framework is transforming youth justice. 💡 Hear from leading voices:. • Prof.
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RT @MicrolinkE: 📢 Child First Day – exploring evidence, frameworks & practice in #YouthJustice, by @_YJB. 📅 20 Aug | 2:30–4pm | FREE.Hear f….
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A dynamic and practical webinar designed to deepen understanding of the Child First evidence-base and decision-making framework approach.
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📉 Dame Ann Owers says youth justice is proof: prevention works, partnerships work — and adult prisons should take note 🔗 #YouthJustice #MoJ.
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The Independent Prison Capacity Review examines the prison capacity crisis and offers recommendations to help future governments avoid recurring crises.
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We know that the possession of knives, blades or other offensive weapons by children at school can hold serious and potentially fatal consequences. That's why guidance documents, like Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit's guidance on managing offensive weapon and knife carrying.
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5. 🚐☕ From justice-involved to job-ready: children taking part in Solid Ground Coffee project in Swindon are running a mobile café, learning barista skills, budgeting, and teamwork. They’re serving up more than coffee—they’re brewing brighter futures. 🙌.#InternationalYouthDay.
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4. ✨ What does it take to help children thrive?.“Discover You” a programme by Dorset Combined YJS supports children in the justice system with personalised, strengths-based support, from education to emotional wellbeing. #InternationalYouthDay. 🔗 Read more > >.
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3. 🖌️ Children are transforming vandalised spaces into public art with the Plymouth Artists Together project. It’s creativity with a purpose, turning harm into healing through restorative murals. 💡🎨.#InternationalYouthDay. 🔗 Read more > >
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Plymouth Artists Together is a reparation project working with local artists and children to transform vandalised sites into public art spaces
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2. In recognition of International Youth Day, we are sharing some of the many examples of effective practice where children are making a difference.
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RT @PositiveSteps: Collaboration in action! 🚀 The Chair of the Youth Justice Board joined us to see how we work with partners & safeguardin….
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RT @keithfraser2017: Morning Tweeps As chair of @_YJB I visited @OldhamCouncil Youth Justice Service. The service is delivered by @Positive….
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RT @AllianceOfSport: 🫱🏽🫲🏼 "We build relationships within communities". Effective practice developed by @NewportLiveUK Positives Futures, w….
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RT @DrKathyHampson: Read my new chapter with @SteveCaseCrim 'Participation in youth justice research: involving children in the telling of….
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Youth justice research, in trying to pursue positive outcomes for children, has tended to neglect involving children as collaborators in meaningful participation (privileging adult-centric understa...
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