Guidance

Youth justice plans: guidance for youth justice services

Youth Justice Board (YJB) guidance for youth justice services on how to produce a youth justice plan.

From:
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
Published
10 March 2022
Last updated
1921 MarchJanuary 20242025 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

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Local authorities have a legal duty to produce an annual youth justice plan that shows how they will provide and fund youth justice services (YJSs) in their area.

This practice guidance offers information on the content and structure of these plans for YJSs and their management boards. It also includes information on how to submit a plan.

Updates to this page

Published 10 March 2022
Last updated 1921 MarchJanuary 2024 2025 + show all updates

  1. Please note that budget information is no longer required as part of Youth Justice Plans, as this information is separately provided to the Youth Justice Board

  2. This guidance has been revised following consultation with our partners.

  4. The content has been updated so that it relates to 2023/24.

  6. First published.

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