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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
The public body responsible for overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales and supporting improvements in its services.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Paper 2
Revise: The Youth Justice SystemThe Youth Justice Board (YJB) oversees the system rather than deciding individual court cases. It monitors standards, supports improvements in local services and influences policy and practice. Fair treatment is part of this work, including addressing racial disparities and ensuring that children's different needs are recognised.
Paper 1, Paper 2
The body that oversees the youth justice system and supports improvements in its services, policy and practice.
Do not confuse local Youth Offending Teams, which work directly with children, with the Youth Justice Board, which oversees the system.
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The Youth Justice Board (YJB) has a different role: national oversight rather than day-to-day supervision of an individual child. It monitors standards and supports improvements in youth justice services, including work to tackle unequal treatment.
