Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
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The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales is a public body responsible for overseeing the youth justice system, promoting effective practice, and reducing reoffending among children and young people.
Observed surface forms (1)
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| https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/youth-justice-board-for-england-and-wales | 0 | 1 |
Statements (46)
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| instanceOf |
arm’s length body
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non-departmental public body → public body → |
| abbreviation | YJB → |
| aim |
improve outcomes for children in the youth justice system
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prevent offending by children and young people → reduce reoffending by children and young people → |
| appliesToAgeGroup |
children
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young people → |
| appointedBy | Secretary of State for Justice → |
| collects | data on youth offending and reoffending → |
| country | United Kingdom → |
| focusArea |
community-based interventions for young offenders
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diversion from the formal youth justice system → resettlement of children leaving custody → |
| governanceStructure | board of non-executive members → |
| headquartersLocation |
London, England
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surface form:
London
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| inception | 1998 → |
| jurisdiction |
England
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Wales → |
| legalBasis | Crime and Disorder Act 1998 → |
| monitors | performance of youth offending teams → |
| parentOrganization | Ministry of Justice → |
| policyPriority |
addressing disproportionality in the youth justice system
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improving education and health outcomes for children in the youth justice system → safeguarding children in the youth justice system → |
| predecessor | Home Office (youth justice functions) → |
| primaryRole |
overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales
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promoting effective practice in youth justice → reducing reoffending by children and young people → |
| publishes |
guidance for youth offending teams
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statistics on youth justice → |
| responsibleFor |
advising UK government on youth justice policy
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commissioning places in secure accommodation for children and young people → disseminating evidence-based practice in youth justice → monitoring youth justice performance → youth custody estate in England and Wales → youth offending teams → |
| sector |
criminal justice
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youth justice → |
| website |
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
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surface form:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/youth-justice-board-for-england-and-wales
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| worksWith |
courts
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local authorities → police forces → probation services → voluntary and community sector organisations → |
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Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
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website
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Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
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this entity surface form:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/youth-justice-board-for-england-and-wales