(a) That the comments of the Scrutiny Commission
on the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2020-2023, be noted;
(b) That the County Council at its meeting on 8
July 2020 be recommended to approve the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2020-2023.
(KEY DECISION)
REASONS FOR DECISION:
The County Council has a statutory duty under Section 40 of
the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to produce an annual Youth Justice Plan.
Following guidance issued by the Youth Justice Board (YJB) in 2015, the Youth
Offending Service Management Boards (YOSMB) were able to choose whether to
develop a one or three-year Plan. The new Plan will cover a three-year period
with annual updates being provided to the YOSMB and YJB, so reducing the burden
on the Youth Offending Service.
The Youth Justice Board may request the Youth Offending Service to undertake further reviews of the Plan before it is next refreshed in 2021 to ensure that it reflects changes in priorities and budget.