Prevention and Diversion Scoping Survey Summary – Youth Justice Board (June 2021)

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Summary

Attached is the summary from the prevention and diversion scoping survey of youth justice services across England and Wales. 

Description

In February 2021, youth justice service managers were sent a consultation survey to scope prevention and diversion work conducted by their Service as part of a project commissioned by the Youth Justice Board, National Probation Service and Association of YOT Managers.

Attached is a summary report of the survey- findings. Responses indicate the scale of this work for youth justice services and the challenges faced around funding, delivery, caseloads, assessments and evaluations. The report also notes next steps for this work.

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Shoebridge.