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YJB 'could win reprieve'

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  • Monday, September 12, 2011
    • | CYP Now
The government is considering a dramatic U-turn on plans to abolish the Youth Justice Board (YJB) as a result of last month's riots, CYP Now understands.

Youth custody reduction pilot goes ahead despite riots

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  • Wednesday, September 7, 2011
    • | CYP Now
A pilot scheme that will give local authorities responsibility for the cost of youth custody will be launched next month despite three of the trial areas being hit by last month's riots, the Youth Justice Board has confirmed.

Children 'not facing harsh riot sentences'

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  • Wednesday, August 31, 2011
    • | CYP Now
Children are not being sentenced more harshly for crimes associated with riots across cities in England earlier this month, the vice-chair of the Magistrates' Association has said.

YOTs share post-riot workload

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  • Wednesday, August 31, 2011
    • | CYP Now
Youth offending teams have been offering support to neighbouring teams affected by the riots in an attempt to deal with increased demand, it has emerged.

Fears for children's safety as youth jails near capacity

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  • Thursday, August 18, 2011
    • | CYP Now
The Ministry of Justice has refused to confirm fears that youth jails have reached capacity or outline its contingency plans to deal with the situation amid concerns that children's lives are being put in danger through overcrowding.

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