Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB)

As we mark the beginning of #BlackHistoryMonth 🖤, our Chair Keith Fraser reflects on the extraordinary achievements of Black individuals and the challenges they continue to face. “Let’s commit to making this month, and every month, a time for learning 📚, listening 👂, and acting 💪.” Read Keith’s blog to find out what we’ve got planned for the rest of the month, and the initiatives and action taking place across youth justice to make voices heard 🗣 and address racial disparity. ⚖ Read Keith’s blog ⤵ https://lnkd.in/ek68rw82

Have you read our blog on the new Oasis Restore secure school? 📚 Our CEO Stephanie Roberts-Bibby visited the school in May to find out more about the innovative new approach to youth custody and its unique focus on education, healthcare and wellbeing. 👩🏫🩺🧘♂️ Check it out! ⤵ https://lnkd.in/emFpi4FG #Blog #SecureSchool #YouthJustice #ChildFirst

Just have to give a big shout out to Minister Heidi Alexander MP not only for the important work she is doing within her role at Ministry of Justice UK But also the work she did previously as MP, Councillor and Deputy Mayor in Lewisham. Everyone knows I’m a proud south Londoner from Lewisham so it’s great to reconnect with others who love the blue borough. Considering the passion I have for changing the lives of children and young people, I was great to be introduced to Sir Nic Dakin MP and briefly discuss why I’m so motivated to be a Board Member Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB)

HM Inspectorate of Probation’s thematic inspection report explores the experiences of Black and Mixed Heritage boys in the youth justice system and is an important read. 📰 The report suggests early intervention is crucial to prevent more Black and Mixed Heritage boys from entering the system. ⚖ Many of the boys in the inspected cases faced multiple disadvantages. 60% of those who had received a court sentence had been excluded from school, half had faced racial discrimination in their life, a third had been victims of criminal exploitation and 25% had a disability. Many of these children are only receiving support with these needs for the first time through the criminal justice system. HM Inspectorate of Probation makes several recommendations to improve services for Black and Mixed heritage boys. 📑 Read the report ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eT9Tv74X #YouthJustice #BlackHistoryMonthUK

I attended my first All Staff Event today at the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB). We covered mental health, change and future focusing, and our approach to becoming an anti racist organisation. It was brilliant. A full day of shared passion, expertise and empathy. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, I’m feeling very fortunate to work for a company with such a healthy working culture.

Crest Advisory are running 2 surveys to inform our research on operationalising Child First. The surveys are closing soon, so please share your views on Child First in the practitioner survey and contact your Heads of Service for the survey for children to share their views. 💜 #YouthJustice #ChildFirst #Survey #Research

We've commissioned Crest Advisory to carry out some research on operationalising Child First. As part of this research, they want to find out about youth justice practitioners' experiences of Child First. 💜 If you work for a youth justice service, please ask your Head of Service for the survey link to share your views! 💭 #YouthJustice #ChildFirst #Survey #Research

Earlier this year we published research exploring how pre-sentence reports (PSRs) are used to inform sentencing decisions in the youth justice system. The report makes some useful recommendations and also considers how PSRs might contribute to racial disparity in sentencing decisions. 📝 Learn more ⤵ https://lnkd.in/esPVvVvh #BlackHistoryMonthUK #YouthJustice #BlackHistoryMonth

As we mark Black History Month, it's important to recognise both the progress made and the work still needed to combat systemic inequalities in our justice system. YJB annual statistics show: 📉 The number of Black children in custody has decreased by 9% compared to the year ending March 2022 - the largest decrease of any ethnicity 📉 Black first-time entrants to the youth justice system have dropped by 8%, the most significant fall among all ethnicities 👮♂️ Black children account for 11% of all children cautioned or sentenced compared with 6% of the 10-17 population 🔎 Black children were involved in 20% of stop and searches - the only ethnic group to be overrepresented compared with the 10-17 population. While some of these numbers are encouraging and reflect the collective efforts towards a more equitable youth justice system, there is still a long way to go. This Black History Month, let's celebrate the progress but also commit to continued change, policy reform, and partnership to address racial disparity. Together, we can create a future where our children are supported, not disproportionately penalised. 💜 Find out more in the youth justice statistics ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eRFaP3xm #BlackHistoryMonth #YouthJustice #BlackHistoryMonthUK

Check your email for the latest YJBulletin out now! 📧 We cover: 🏫 Our blog on the new Oasis Restore secure school 👮♂️ The Metropolitan Police's new children's strategy 💜 Our upcoming #ChildFirst webinar And much more ⤵ #News #Bulletin