Ministry of Justice
The YJB oversees the youth justice system in England and Wales, working to prevent offending and reoffending by children and young people under the age of 18 and ensuring that custody for them is safe, secure, and addresses the causes of their offending behaviour.
Established 1998 under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. Chief Executive (from 01/04/2013) - Lin Hinnigan
| Address | 102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9AJ |
| Phone | 0203 372 8000 |
| enquiries@yjb.gov.uk | |
| Website | http://www.justice.gov.uk/about/yjb |
| Chair | Lord McNally |
| Chief Executive / Secretary | Lin Hinnigan |
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