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The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB) is the government body that oversees the youth justice system and the provision of youth justice services.

The YJB’s role includes:

  • Advising the Secretary of State on matters relating to the youth justice system;
  • Using information and evidence to form an expert view of how to get the best outcomes for children who offend and for victims of crime;
  • Monitoring the provision of youth justice services;
  • Promoting the voice of the child within the youth justice system, including working with a youth advisory panel;
  • Commissioning research and publishing information in connection with good practice.

The YJB is the sole statutory body to oversee the entire youth justice system. It provides independent, evidence-based advice and policy recommendations to drive positive outcomes for children and prevent re-offending . Whilst the YJB is a non-departmental public body, they are sponsored by the Ministry of Justice.

The YJB’s have updated their strategic priorities for 2024-2027, which are to:

  1. Support the improvement of Youth Justice Services in local communities;
  2. Focus on addressing persistent racial disparities across the Youth Justice System;
  3. Influence the development of policy and practice to advance the adoption of the ‘Child First’ approach throughout the Youth Justice System.
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