Agenda item

The Council considered a report of the Corporate Director Children and Adults Services which presented the County Durham Youth Justice Plan 2016/17 for approval (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Plan had been approved by the County Durham Youth Offending Service Management Board on 9 May 2016 in line with Youth Justice Board and Ministry of Justice requirements, by Cabinet on 13 July 2016 and would be submitted to the Youth Justice Board following Council approval.

In Moving the report, Councillor O Johnson, Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People’s Services praised the Youth Offending Services for reducing offending in partnership with the Police, Rehabilitation Service and the National Health Service.  He went on to say that young people continue to be a priority within the County together with reducing those in custody.  He thanked the management and staff within the service for receiving national recognition.

Councillor T Smith Seconded approval of the report, adding that County Durham Youth Offending Service were a great champion to restorative approaches and could effectively demonstrate the impact that the service has.  She congratulated members of the service for receiving a Butler Trust award for helping to transform the service's approach to young people's communication needs.

Resolved:

That the Youth Justice Plan 2016/17 be approved.