National Association for Youth Justice. - Justice for children in trouble

Jacqui Knight, social worker of the year

webmaster — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:41:00 +0000

Social worker of the year Jacqui Knight has been recognised for "going the extra mile" to keep her clients safe inside a young offender institution while planning for their release. Amy Taylor catches up with her

The shame of Britain's intolerance of children

webmaster — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:01:00 +0000

There is an unjustified and disturbing intolerance of children in the UK according to a shocking poll commissioned by Barnardo's.

Jersey told to allow independent probes and protect whistleblowers

webmaster — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:38:00 +0000

Jersey must ensure more protection for whistleblowers and allow independent inspection of services, an inquiry has concluded.

25,000 young lives reached through the Youth Inclusion Programme

webmaster — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:58:18 +0000

Over 25,000 children and young people in danger of falling into crime and anti-social behaviour have been reached by the Youth Inclusion Programme (YIP), according to a report published by the YJB today.

Reduction in First-Time Entrants

webmaster — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:31:05 +0000

Over the past year, ten thousand more children and young people have been diverted from a life of crime in England and Wales.