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12.1

The Service Manager for Youth Justice Service
introduced the report which sought approval from the Committee to
approve and support the delivery of the Sheffield Youth Justice
Plan 2025/26, which would focus on:

o  
Early intervention and prevention

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Tackling disproportionality

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Reducing first-time entrants

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Addressing serious youth violence and
exploitation

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Supporting victims and community
safety

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Improving education, training, and employment
outcomes

 

 

12.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Education,
Children and Families Policy Committee:-

a)   
Note the contents of the Sheffield Youth Justice Plan
2025/2.
b)   
Endorse the key priorities and support their delivery through
partnership arrangements

 

 

12.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

12.3.1

Approval of the Sheffield Youth Justice Plan 2025/26 ensures the
Council meets its statutory duty, supports a joined-up response to
preventing offending, and enables delivery of a clear,
evidence-based strategy to improve outcomes for children and
communities.

 

 

12.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

12.4.1

Not
viable – a published Youth Justice Plan is a statutory
requirement