Radical changes in the prison system are needed to prevent deaths of vulnerable young people in custody, a year-long review has concluded. Each of the 87 self-inflicted deaths examined represents
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A review into why children in care are more likely to end up in the criminal justice system has been launched, aimed at stopping the “depressing route from care to
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Scotland’s new strategy to prevent children and young people from offending has been announced by Justice Secretary Michael Matheson as latest figures show the number of under 18s in custody
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The criminal justice sector must adapt to ensure that people with autism are provided with the best possible support. That was the message from Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister, David Ford,
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Half of 11-17 year olds in the hands of Youth Offending Services have themselves been the victim of abuse, violence, crime or other traumatic experiences, finds a new report by
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Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre must be redesigned to take account of the needs of older children according to a new report by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI). Inspectors also
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A police and crime chief plans to scrap her controversial youth commissioner post following two appointments dogged by scandals. Ann Barnes, Kent’s elected police and crime commissioner (PCC), introduced the
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Sacro’s ‘Early and Effective Intervention Whole Systems Approach for Women’ service operating in Ayrshire has been recognised at a recent national awards ceremony in London. The service aims to help
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A pilot project which reduces reoffending and supports around 750 prisoners and ex-offenders every year will be extended to March 2017. An additional £200,000 funding from the Scottish Government means
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A new college for young offenders at Hydebank Wood in Belfast has been opened by the Northern Ireland Prison Service. The college, for 18-21 year old young men, will address
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