Sunderland’s Focused Deterrence Project

Published: 22/10/2024

A focused deterrence project based in Sunderland, delivered by a co-located multi-agency partnership, and funded by Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit.
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‘Digital Me’ – An animated video from Gateshead Youth Justice Service

Published: 22/10/2024

Gateshead Youth Justice Service and Digital Voice for Communities, a non-profit organisation which works to deliver digital inclusion projects, has produced animated video which captures children’s experiences of the youth justice system.
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Communication Passport – Trafford Youth Justice Service

Published: 21/10/2024

In conjunction with a speech and language therapist, Trafford Youth Justice Service has developed a communication passport to capture the needs of children who are presenting at court.
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My time as a YJB Board member – Professor Neal Hazel

Published: 13/09/2024

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…
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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. 
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YJB’s Prevention and Diversion Assessment Tool

Published: 30/04/2024

The Youth Justice board has introduced a new assessment tool which must be used for all cases that are subject to diversion and out-of-court intervention. The tool has been developed with consultation with a number of key partners, including front line practitioners, academics, HMIP and others. The use of the new assessment tool is optional for cases that are considered prevention.
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