1 - Youth Justice

Question 1

The Youth Justice System (YJS) comprises of the processes…

Answer 1

The Youth Justice System (YJS) comprises of the processes which are used to prosecute, convict and punish persons under 18 years of age who commit criminal offences.

Question 2

What is the principal aim of the Youth Justice System?

Answer 2

The principal aim of the Youth Justice System is to prevent offending, reduce reoffending by children and young persons, protect the public and support victims of crime

Question 3

What is the Youth Justice Board?

Answer 3

The Youth Justice Board created by Crime & Disorder Act 1998 is a central board that monitors the work of the YJS and the work of the Youth Offending Teams (YOTs)

Question 4

What are Youth Offending Teams?

Answer 4

Youth Offending Teams are local authority multi-agency teams that coordinate the effort of the agencies and volunteers working with young offenders.