Join us at our book launch next month! Date: Thursday 19 September Time: 12-1.30pm Location: Garden Court Chambers (London) Find out more on our Events page: thenayj.org.uk/events/

Our CEO Steph Roberts-Bibby and non-executive Board member Keith Towler recently visited Carmarthenshire Youth Support Service to find out more about the innovative practice and support on offer for children. 🌟

Our latest YJBulletin should be in your inbox!📨 We share news on: 🐉 A recent visit to Carmarthenshire YJS 💪 Upcoming events, including #HiddenHeroes Day 📑 HM Inspectorate of Probation's study on transitional safeguarding 👇 youthjusticeboard.newsweaver.co.uk/yots2/i3vjx0qw…

We want to know what you thought of our inaugural #ChildFirst day on 20 August. Share your feedback in this quick poll📊 app.sli.do/event/1iHF3mhU…

'Child First: Developing a New Youth Justice System' explores Child First as increasingly influential in policy and practice in youth justice systems. It's a key read for those working in and studying youth justice. Access the book below ⤵ link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

📊HM Inspectorate of Probation's Child First evidence base provides a useful summary of its key findings on the Child First framework for youth justice services. Read below 📚 justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprobation/r…

Our Chair Keith Fraser talks with LBC on the recent riots and calls for an evidence-based, case-by-case approach to the children involved. ⤵

The #GoodChildhoodReport 2024 is here, and it shows concerning findings for the wellbeing of children in the UK. We see a continuing decline in young people’s wellbeing. This must end now. Read more in the full report: childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

Please do share your feedback in our poll on #ChildFirst day if you haven't already! ⤵

Only 10 days left to apply!!! Surely this is too good an opportunity to miss!? If you are an experienced manager in the justice system, come and join our fabulous team 😀 #youthjustice #childfirst Walsall Council Youth Justice Board ejti.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…

Morning Tweeps the @Youth Justice Board Today we’ve published its Business Plan for 2024-25. The plan is informed by our strategy and will support us to deliver our vision for a Child First youth justice system.

Children’s wellbeing is in decline. The Children's Society's #GoodChildhoodReport 2024 highlights concerns around low wellbeing among children in the UK. The report calls on the government to overturn the decline in children’s wellbeing. childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

YJB Chair Keith Fraser speaks with Evan Davis on Radio 4's BBC Radio 4 PM programme on the involvement of children in the recent violent disturbances seen across the UK. Listen in ⤵📻

We've added some new resources to our Resource Hub! Check out this unique trauma-informed intervention in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, where they're using equine assisted learning to support children.🐴#ChildFirst yjresourcehub.uk/whispers-equin…

Have you read our business plan 2024-25? It sets out our key activities and how we will lead improvements across the youth justice system to prevent offending, reduce victims and protect our communities. gov.uk/government/pub…

To provide you with alerts when we issue new research or examples of effective practice, we’ve introduced a WhatsApp channel. 💭 Join the channel⬇️ whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va…

(1/3) Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones CBE has praised ‘impressive’ youth justice service (YJS) inspection results in today's publication of our Youth Annual Report 2023: justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprobation/i…

As she comes to the end of her tenure as a YJB Board member, Sharon Gray NLE OBE reflects with pride, gratitude, and nostalgia in her latest blog. Thank you, Sharon, for your expertise, passion, and commitment these past 6 years. 🙏 yjresourcehub.uk/reflecting-on-… #YJB #Leadership