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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.
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Functions
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 children and young people receive support to allow them to lead crime-free lives. The Board works to prevent children and young people under 18 from offending or re-offending. It also aims to ensure custody is safe and secure, and addresses the causes of children's offending behaviour.
Their duties include:
Board Members
Members of the YJB’s Board are appointed by the Secretary of State for Justice. The current chair is Lord McNally. Previous chairmen include Norman Warner, Baron Warner, Rod Morgan & Frances Done. Other current Board members include:
The YJB's current Chief Executive is Colin Allars. The organisation has about 230 staff.