RESOLVED:
That the Cabinet agrees the Draft Youth Justice Service Strategy 2024-2029 for public consultation as a policy framework document.
Reasons for decision
The Cabinet Member for Children, Families & Education introduced the draft Youth Justice Strategy 2024-2029 policy framework document for consultation. The report sought approval to commence a six-week formal public consultation from 1 July 2024, including feedback from the select committee. The Cabinet Member noted that the proposed draft Strategy built on the success of youth justice services and set out a clear vision for service delivery to residents. It outlined the key priorities for the next five years to continue being responsive and meet challenging demands and requirements.
The Cabinet Member cited the vision in the draft Strategy and the five priorities set out: prevention and early intervention, addressing overrepresentation and disproportionality, child-centered practice, reducing reoffending, and providing victims with restorative justice, which the Cabinet Member noted gave victims a voice and an active role in the justice process.
Alternative options considered and rejected
None, as this was a statutory requirement.
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Relevant Select Committee |
Children, Families & Education |
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Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) |
Cabinet’s decisions on this matter cannot be called-in and they come into immediate effect for consultation to take place. This is a policy framework document where consultation with the relevant select committee is mandatory and the final decision-maker is the Full Council. |
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Officer(s) to action |
Nuzhat Ilyas / Kat Wyatt |
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Directorate |
Children’s Services |
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Classification |
Public The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge. |