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New serious offence learning reviews for Salford YJS

ByJohn Ahern

Summary: New serious offence learning reviews are being carried out by Salford Youth Justice Service (YJS), as an example of a local pathway when a serious offence has occurred.  Description: During the joint HMI Probation, HMI Prisons and Ofsted thematic inspection of work with children subject to remand in youth detention (published November 2023) and…

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Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) – County Lines Film

ByJohn Ahern

Summary: A powerful awareness film on County Lines for use across the Northumbria PCC area including in schools. Description: A Northern Stage production in association with Meerkat Films produced the film for Northumbria VRU. The film highlights the realities of county lines and exploitation, and it helps, students, parents and professionals identify warning signs. Watch…

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Greater Manchester Child and Young People Participation Framework

ByJohn Ahern

Summary: Greater Manchester (GM) Child and Young People Voice and Participation Framework was published in 2023 and has been used to aid the design of policy as is evidenced in the Greater Manchester Police and Crime Plan for 2024 to 2029 Description: The framework aims to: The Greater Manchester Lundy Model: This is the framework…

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Greater Manchester Remand Pilot

ByJohn Ahern

Summary: The Greater Manchester Remand Pilot aims to provide suitable alternatives to custodial remand for children in Greater Manchester while keeping communities safe. Description: The pilot began in October 2023 and will run until April 2026. It has been commissioned by the Ministry of Justice to test a new regional method of funding with a…

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Manchester Youth Justice Service Risk Management Policy

ByJohn Ahern

Summary: Manchester Youth Justice (YJ) is committed to preventing offending by children and young people. However, where concerns about the safety and wellbeing of a child or young person and/or risks of serious harm to others are identified, work to address those risks and concerns must be given priority within the context of on-going work…

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Local Offending and Reoffending Tracker – Vale of Glamorgan Youth Justice and Early Support Service (YJESS) (May 2025)

ByJohn Ahern

Summary: A local offending and reoffending tracker developed by the Vale of Glamorgan YJESS and accompanying guidance slides. Description: This local offending / reoffending tracker has successfully been used by the Vale of Glamorgan Youth Justice and Early Support Service (YJESS) since 2018. The service’s information officer has produced accompanying slides explaining how the tool…

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