Youth Justice Board
@_YJB
Followers
10K
Following
2K
Media
483
Statuses
4K
We are a non-departmental public body responsible for overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales.
London SW1
Joined June 2012
Join us and Dr Sophie King-Hill on 4 December (14:00–15:00, Teams) for an evidence-based session exploring how to bring boys into the conversation on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). 🔍 What to expect: • academic insight from Dr King-Hill’s research on VAWG • when to
eventbrite.co.uk
Evidence-based talk that brings Dr Sophie King-Hill’s academic insight on what works best when diverting boys from harmful behaviours.
1
0
2
📢 New blog To mark Black History Month coming to a close we’ve published ‘We need to become comfortable with the uncomfortable’. In this blog Paula Williams explores Wales’ anti-racism action plan & how Cwm Taf YJS is embedding change through the Child First framework. 🔗
yjresourcehub.uk
A blog by Paula Williams, Director of Operations Cymru at the Youth Justice Board, following her recent visit to Cwm Taf Youth Justice Service.
0
1
3
📣 YJB Annual Report and Accounts published today 📣 Find out more about our performance in 2024/25. 🔗
gov.uk
A review of the Youth Justice Board’s work over the year, with performance data and financial information.
0
0
1
We welcome today’s joint thematic inspection report on diversion from HM Inspectorate of Probation! 📝 It recognises the significant progress & innovation in out-of-court resolutions, which are vital for addressing children's vulnerabilities. We accept the recommendations
0
0
2
Spanish explorers arrived first. The French built massive forts. Native Americans lived here for millennia. So why did the English shape America’s destiny? Because they brought the seeds of liberty and settlers willing to defend it. Watch this 5-Minute Video to learn how.
1
11
47
It’s #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek 🟣 Across youth justice services, our partners are working to prevent hate crime and support children to make better choices. Southwark YJS’s programme helps children understand the impact of hate crime through engaging exercises. 🔗
yjresourcehub.uk
Southwark Youth Justice Service's hate crime programme, which aims to support children to consider the impact of prejudice on others.
0
0
1
Today is #InternationalDayoftheGirl 🌍 We’re proud to support equity for girls in the youth justice system. Our recent webinar explores: 🔹research into girls’ experiences 🔹positive practice from Birmingham YJS & Abianda 🔹Adultification of girls 🔹national insights
yjresourcehub.uk
Girls in the youth justice system webinar by the YJB and the National Children's Bureau features discussion on the challenges faced by girls.
0
0
1
🟣 Yesterday, @DavidLammy and YJB Chair @keithfraser2017 visited Islington YJS, rated Outstanding by HMI Probation in 2024. They: Met Curtis Ashton, Young Islington, joined a roundtable with Council leaders, spoke with practitioners about the Turnaround programme, engaged with
0
0
2
5. We encourage our partners to explore resources like those from Young Minds, which offer practical tools to support children across a range of mental health needs. 📖Explore: https://t.co/B2dsdxHD8v
#WorldMentalHealthDay #YJB #YouthJustice
youngminds.org.uk
Free mental health resources, posters, lesson plans and activity sheets for primary and secondary school staff, and mental health professionals working with children and young people.
0
0
0
4. 🔹 Camden YJS’s Exclusion Prevention Programme Guide supports children at risk of permanent exclusion. It offers access to multiple forms of support—including mental health aid—to help children stay engaged in education and out of the justice system. 📖Read more:
1
0
0
3. 🔹 Oldham YJS and Mind have partnered to offer wellbeing coaching to children identified through youth justice assessments as needing mental health support. This targeted approach helps children build resilience and access the support they need. 📖 Read more:
yjresourcehub.uk
Oldham YJS and Mind have partnered to provide wellbeing coaching for children identified as having emotional wellbeing or mental health concerns.
1
0
0
2.🔹 Lincolnshire YJS’s JEFF Project, in partnership with Compass Go, uses a trauma-informed model to provide early intervention. It’s helped reduce referrals to wellbeing services and prevent children from entering the youth justice system. 📖 Read more:
yjresourcehub.uk
The JEFF Project provides early intervention, low-intensity mental health and emotional wellbeing support in North East Lincolnshire.
1
0
0
1. 🧠 Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay — a vital reminder of the importance of supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. At the YJB, we know early and targeted support can: ✅ assess and identify ✅understand and support ✅prevent entry into the youth justice system
1
0
1
We’re thrilled to see Child First principles and practices highlighted by the BBC! 🎉 Swindon YJS is spotlighted for its impactful work applying the Child First framework - leading to better outcomes for children in the youth justice system. 🔗 Read more:
bbc.co.uk
The Child First approach treats young people as children first, rather than offenders.
0
3
8
✅Child First practices lead to safer communities and better outcomes for children. Swindon YJS - highlighted in BBC Radio 4’s Youth Justice documentary. Prof @NealHazel: “Custody is the last resort within the youth justice system […] the more we treat them [children] as
bbc.co.uk
Why has the number of under-18s in custody in England and Wales dropped to a record low?
1
4
6
Very excited that our new article questioning children's ability to understand complexities around accepting guilt has now been published https://t.co/nv4kMECOeF Please share! @_YJB @AberUni @lborouniversity @SteveCaseCrim @AberLawCrim
journals.sagepub.com
Children are extremely vulnerable yet often treated as adults, measured by adult-centric conceptualisations of ‘guilt’ and expected to decide on their own culpa...
1
7
5
🧠 October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth Children with ADHD are overrepresented in the youth justice system. Early screening, support & tailored interventions can prevent first-time offending & reduce reoffending. We back practices that align with the #ChildFirst framework and that
adhdawarenessmonth.org
Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos
0
3
8
We’re proud to celebrate Jahnine Davis, winner of the Black Talent Award 👏 Her work on adultification bias is helping tackle racism in youth justice - ensuring Black & Mixed-heritage children are seen, heard & protected. 🎧 Listen to Jahnine & our CEO Stephanie Roberts-Bibby:
gov.uk
Anti-racism resources released as part of a YJB-funded initiative have launched to raise awareness of adultification in the youth justice system.
0
0
4
📢 New @YouthEndowFund research shows informal diversion can cut reoffending by children by 30%. But access isn’t equal - Black & ethnic minority children face barriers. 🗣️ @keithfraser2017, YJB Chair, shares: "I welcome this research by the Youth Endowment Fund,
youthendowmentfund.org.uk
YEF Toolkit research estimates that, on average, the impact of informal pre-court diversion on preventing violence is likely to be high
0
1
1
🦸♀️🦸♂️ Today is #HiddenHeroesDay — a chance to honour those working in prisons, probation & youth justice whose dedication often goes unseen. 💙 Thank you to everyone across Youth Justice making a difference & helping build safer communities every day. #HiddenHeroes #YouthJustice
0
2
2
🔍 Our response to the Children in Custody 2024–25 report In its recently published report, @HMIPrisonsnews finds outcomes have not improved for children in custody. This includes them feeling unsafe, poor staff relationships & high remand levels. 📣 Our CEO, Stephanie
gov.uk
A blog by Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board (YJB).
0
0
1