YJB

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YJB is the public body responsible for overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales, aiming to prevent offending and reoffending by children and young people.

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YJB canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf non‑departmental public body
public body
youth justice organisation
country United Kingdom
emphasises prevention of first‑time offending
reduction of reoffending
focusesOn children
young people
fullName Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
hasAbbreviation YJB self-link
hasTargetGroup children in trouble with the law
young people in trouble with the law
jurisdiction England
Wales
languageOfOperation English
objective enhance public protection through effective youth justice
improve outcomes for children in the youth justice system
oversees youth offending teams
policyArea crime prevention
rehabilitation of young offenders
primaryAim prevent offending by children and young people
prevent reoffending by children and young people
regionServed England and Wales
responsibleFor youth justice system in England and Wales
role advise government on youth justice matters
collect and publish data on youth justice
commission research on youth justice
monitor performance of the youth justice system
promote effective practice in youth justice
sector criminal justice
youth justice
typeOfOrganisation arm’s‑length body
worksWith courts
local authorities
police
secure estate for children and young people

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