Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
Updated: Apr 24, 25
Published: Apr 24, 25
24 Apr 2025
The YJB's response to the Ministry of Justice's announcement that PAVA (synthetic pepper spray) will be issued at Young Offender Institutions that hold children.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Mar 7, 25
7 Mar 2025
Susannah Hancock, YJB Board member, reflects on her review of girls in custody, which makes several recommendations about how we can better meet their needs.
Updated: Apr 24, 25
Published: Mar 4, 25
4 Mar 2025
Vulnerable girls sentenced to youth custody will no longer be placed in Young Offender Institutions (YOIs)
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Feb 27, 25
27 Feb 2025
A report from the Youth Justice Board (YJB) identifies critical themes in the treatment and outcomes of children and victims at court, offering a roadmap for future collaboration and improvements.
Updated: May 1, 25
Published: Feb 5, 25
5 Feb 2025
The Youth Justice Board (YJB) is sharing its Knife Crime Insights Pack to add context to the YJB’s Annual Statistics which include data on knife crime and offensive weapons.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Jan 30, 25
30 Jan 2025
A blog by Keith Fraser, YJB Chair and Board Champion for Over-Represented Children.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Jan 30, 25
30 Jan 2025
The Youth Justice Annual Statistics for 2023 to 2024 were published today. There are fewer first time entrants and children in custody, but court delays remain a concern.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Jan 20, 25
20 Jan 2025
Anti-racism resources released as part of a YJB-funded initiative have launched to raise awareness of adultification in the youth justice system.
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We are a non-departmental public body responsible for overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales. YJB is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
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