Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 3, 2025

Purpose: To detail the key achievements within the Youth Justice Service during 2024-25 and the key priorities for 2025-26.

Content: That Council be recommended to: 1. Approve the adoption of the Youth Justice Plan 2025-2026.   That Cabinet notes: 1.    The specific achievement of the Youth Justice Service during 2025-2026 including the continued impact on the Out of Court DIVERT offer which has reduced the number of children and young people entering the formal criminal justice system and the low re-offending rates.   2.    The Youth Justice Board Performance Oversight Board held in February 2025, reviewed the performance of Wolverhampton and agreed that the criteria had been met to move Youth Justice Service into Quadrant one service (Strong Performance). This change was in recognition of the strong performance the service had demonstrated, including decreasing first-time entrants and custody rates, your proactive and committed Management Board and your inclusive approach and contributions to regional initiatives.