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We are pleased to report that the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has recognised the time commitment given by our members to responding to the many consultation documents that come out of central Government. It has agreed to provide short term funding to enable AYM to continue to coordinate responses from youth justice managers. The funding…

Youth Custody Service Executive Director, Ed Cornmell recently responded to a letter sent by AYM giving feedback on changes made within the children and young people secure estate. You can read Ed’s letter here and the original AYM letter here.

Alan Webster, the Deputy Director of Youth Justice Policy at the Ministry of Justice has written to the AYM about the changes to high end youth community sentences and the pilot taking place to encourage their use as an alternative to custody. Read the full letter here.

The Association of YOT Managers (AYM) England and YOT Managers Cymru (YMC) Wales have received a letter from the Youth Justice Board (YJB) in relation to the submission of New Youth Justice Key Performance Indicator data deadlines.

The Association of YOT Managers (AYM) England and YOT Managers Cymru (YMC) Wales have sent a joint letter to the Youth Justice Board (YJB) in relation to the submission of New Youth Justice Key Performance Indicator data. “Collectively we request that the requirement to submit Quarter 1 data on new KPIs be postponed until the…

          We are pleased to announce winners of the 2022 John Hawkins Award: Bradford and District Youth Justice Service SPARKS! Project SPARKS! is a summer activity programme that aims to inspireyoung people with new hobbies, encourage learning and supportfor those at risk of being exploited into criminal activities.The project provides good,…