About the Youth Justice Board
The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB) is an executive non-departmental public body. Its board members are appointed by the Secretary of State for Justice.
The YJB:
- oversees the youth justice system in England and Wales
- works to prevent offending and reoffending by children and young people under the age of 18
- ensures that custody for them is safe, secure, and addresses the causes of their offending behaviour.