YJB Blog
Our blogs and webinars explore evidence-based practice in youth justice. They cover diverse topics and provide valuable insights, analysis and practical tips from experts in the field.
My time as a YJB Board member – Professor Neal Hazel
As his 6 and a half year tenure came to a close in August, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Neal Hazel reflects on his time as a Board member. 1. Tell us a little about you and your work history? My research has always been focused on young people and families. My PhD and…
YJB’s Girls Working Group Webinar
Published: 11/09/2024
The YJB’s girls working group is a space for professionals working with girls in the youth justice sector to share best practice. In this webinar we hear from both Coventry Youth Justice Service and Cardiff Youth Justice Service on their approaches to working with girls, as well as Dr Gilly Sharpe from the University of…
Reducing offending and delivering positive outcomes
Published: 10/09/2024
The YJB’s Business Plan 2024-25, outlining our commitment to an evidence-based, Child First youth justice system.
Reflecting on my time as a YJB Board member – Sharon Gray NLE OBE
As I come to the end of my tenure as a YJB Board member, I find myself reflecting on the past 6 years with a mix of pride, gratitude, and a bit of nostalgia. When I was invited to join the YJB in 2018, I saw it as an opportunity to use my experience in understanding…
YJB’s Child First Self-Assessment Toolkit
Published: 19/08/2024
The Child First Self-Assessment toolkit is a self-led resource which invites organisations to consider how far into the Child First journey they may be.
Prevention and Diversion Assessment Tool Q&A Webinar
Published: 02/05/2024
Summary: The YJB has launched a new assessment tool for youth justice services working with children subject to prevention, diversion and formal out-of-court disposals. The tool has been developed with a number of key partners, including youth justice practitioners, academics and HM Inspectorate of Probation.
Trauma Informed Practice Webinar – Turning Rhetoric Into Reality
Published: 03/04/2024
There is evidence about the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on behaviour and the potential for linking children who have experienced trauma to become involved in the criminal justice system (including serious youth violence). There is growing interest in trauma because of a need to find responses which will assist children who have multiple…
Child First Framework In Practice Podcast With Neal Hazel And Michael O’Connor
Published: 03/04/2024
Child First Framework in Practice Professor Neal Hazel, YJB Board member and criminology professor at the University of Salford has a ‘fireside’ chat with Michael O’Connor, Director of Child First Consultancy and Swindon Council Youth and Community Transformation Lead as part of a developing practice podcast. Here they discuss the application of the Child First…
Sharon Gray, YJB Board member, discusses neurodiversity in the youth justice system
Published: 03/04/2024
At least one in three people who touch the justice system are thought to be neurodivergent, which is twice the proportion in the general population, reflects YJB Board member, Sharon Gray OBE. She says: “It is simply unacceptable that a child is more likely to be criminalised because of their differences.” In this YJB blog,…
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