Poorly performing YOI told to make improvements on smaller budget
Stoke Heath young offender institution (YOI) in Shropshire has been warned it faces budget cuts despite being ordered by inspectors to carry out improvements in its treatment of young adults.
Education reforms for pupils in juvenile custody delayed
Moves to give young people in custody the same entitlement to education as mainstream pupils have been pushed back by six months, CYP Now has learned.
West Sussex youth services hit by £2m of cuts
West Sussex County Council has announced £2m cuts to its youth services.
Custody threshold for young offenders must be raised, says youth justice group
Youth justice group Standing Committee for Youth Justice (SCYJ) is calling for a new law to dramatically increase the custody threshold for young offenders.
Youth justice group calls for custody threshold to be raised
Youth justice group Standing Committee for Youth Justice (SCYJ) is calling for a new law to dramatically increase the custody threshold for young offenders.
