Research and analysis

Applying the Child First framework in youth justice services

Independent research that explores how the Child First framework is applied across YJSs in England and Wales.

Applies to England and Wales

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Crest Advisory was commissioned by the Youth Justice Board (YJB) to deepen its understanding of how the Child First framework is being applied within youth justice services (YJSs) across England and Wales.

  • Within the ‘child friendly summary’ we refer to children as teenagers, as is their preference from our conversations with them.

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Published 26 June 2025

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