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There is significant support for diversion and demand for informal, non-statutory services.
Recommendation
There is significant support for diversion and demand for informal, non-statutory services. For diversion schemes to function well, they need to be sufficiently funded. Investment in upstream service provision should be prioritised. We recommend that the Ministry of Justice work with the Youth Justice Board to review current funding arrangements and ensure that funding adequately reflects the pre-court diversionary work being carried out by youth offending teams. (Paragraph 46) Children and Young People in Custody (Part 1): Entry into the youth justice system 47
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 10 February 2021. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Report
12th Report: Children and Young People in Custody (Part 1): Entry into the youth justice system
12 Nov 2020
HC 306
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.8 yrs
Report published
12 Nov 2020