The National Association for Youth Justice was established in Britain in the early 1990s.

The Association operates as a campaigning, training and membership organisation with an overarching philosophy and policy regarding the youth justice system.

This is embodied in the report "Working with Children - The Philosophical Base" and was offered as a set of values and beliefs which should underpin legislation, policy and practice.

The Association's manifesto, was built upon this foundation and is compliant with human and children's rights.