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The '''Youth Justice Board''' for England and Wales (YJB) is a non-departmental public body created by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to oversee the youth justice system for England and Wales. It is sponsored by the |
The '''Youth Justice Board''' for England and Wales (YJB) is a [[non-departmental public body]] created by the [[Crime and Disorder Act 1998]] to oversee the youth justice system for England and Wales. It is sponsored by the [[Ministry of Justice (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Justice]], and its Board members are appointed by the Secretary of State for Justice. It also receives funding from the Home Office and the [[Department for Education]]. In November 2011 the government dropped plans, contained in the Public Bodies Bill, to abolish the Youth Justice Board. |
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Previous chairmen include Rod Morgan. |
Previous chairmen include [[Rod Morgan]]. |
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==Function== |
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The YJB works in partnership across the community and commissions the secure estate to: |
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* prevent offending |
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* reduce reoffending |
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* protect the public and support victims |
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The YJB wants an effective youth justice system where young people receive support to allow them to lead crime-free lives. They want to see more offenders caught, held accountable for their actions and then stop offending. They also want better support form victims of crime and better protection for the public. |
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==Vision== |
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The YJB wants to see an effective youth justice system where: |
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* young people receive the support they need to lead crime-free lives |
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* more offenders are caught, held to account for their actions and stop offending |
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* victims are better supported |
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* the public is protected. |
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==Function== |
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Their duties include: |
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* overseeing youth justice services |
* overseeing youth justice services |
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* identifying and disseminating effective practice across youth justice services |
* identifying and disseminating effective practice across youth justice services |
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* commissioning a distinct secure estate |
* commissioning a distinct secure estate |
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* placing young people in custody |
* placing young people in custody |
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==Members== |
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Members of the YJB’s Board are appointed by the Secretary of State for Justice. The current chair is Frances Done. |
Members of the YJB’s Board are appointed by the [[Secretary of State for Justice]]. The current chair is Frances Done. |
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* Dr Alan Billings |
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* Charles Clark |
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* Jennifer Izekor |
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* Rosanna O’Connor |
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* Bob Reitemeier |
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* Graham Robb |
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* Angela Sarkis |
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* David Simpson |
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* John Wrangham |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 12:46, 29 January 2014
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The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB) is a non-departmental public body created by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to oversee the youth justice system for England and Wales. It is sponsored by the Ministry of Justice, and its Board members are appointed by the Secretary of State for Justice. It also receives funding from the Home Office and the Department for Education. In November 2011 the government dropped plans, contained in the Public Bodies Bill, to abolish the Youth Justice Board. Previous chairmen include Rod Morgan.
Function
The YJB works to prevent offending, reduce re-offending, protect the public, support victims of crime, and to promote the safety and welfare of children and young people in the Criminal Justice System.
The YJB wants an effective youth justice system where young people receive support to allow them to lead crime-free lives. They want to see more offenders caught, held accountable for their actions and then stop offending. They also want better support form victims of crime and better protection for the public.
Their duties include:
- overseeing youth justice services
- identifying and disseminating effective practice across youth justice services
- commissioning a distinct secure estate
- placing young people in custody
Members of the YJB’s Board are appointed by the Secretary of State for Justice. The current chair is Frances Done.
External links
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