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The AYM Autumn Conference 2024 – What’s next for Youth Justice…?
Thank you to all who attended the AYM Autumn Conference 2024 at the ICC in Birmingham. We had a great day and were delighted that the new minister for Sentencing…
New support for the work of AYM
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…
YCS Exec Director responds to letter from AYM regarding developments in secure estate.
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…
Ministry of Justice shares details of changes to YRO ISS.
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…
YJB extends KPI deadlines after letter from AYM (England) and YMC (Wales)
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.
AYM (England) and YMC (Wales) jointly request extension to new KPI submission deadline.
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…
2022 John Hawkins Award – Winners!
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…
AYM responds to survey from Shadow Justice Secretary
The AYM’s responded to a survey from the Shadow Justice Secretary, Steve Reed, as part of his review into the Criminal Justice System, January 2023. The survey questions and responses…
Executive Director, Youth Custody Services thanks AYM for support with Independent Review of Safeguarding at Oakhill STC.
Executive Director of the Youth Custody Service, Ed Cornmell, has recently written to the AYM to inform them that the Independent Review of Safeguarding at Oakhill STC has been published…
AYM Chair writes to YJB Chief Exec expressing concerns regarding YJ Plan Guidance
Hazel Williamson, AYM Chair, wrote to Claudia Sturt to express the AYMS’s concerns regarding the new Youth Justice Plan Guidance and in particular the template issued on 10th March 2022.…