North Yorkshire Youth Offending Team > News
8 April 2010
Barrowcliffe Spring Clean
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Staff and young people from the Youth Justice Service worked with the local community and other groups over Easter to clear and refurbish facilities on the Barrowcliffe estate in Scarborough. Undertaking community reparation is an important step to help young people recognise and face up to their responsibilities, and a wide range of youth reparation projects take place across North Yorkshire. See www.yjb.gov.uk/MakingGood for more information. |
15 October 2009
Criminal Justice Board Award for YJS Worker
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Judith Smith, YJS Victim Liaison Officer, received a nomination award at the Criminal Justice Board’s “Talking Justice” reception in York, recognising her exceptional service to victims of crime. The award was presented by Sir Duncan Nichol (Chairman of HMCS National Courts Board) and Pete Brown (Chief Probation Officer). |
15 October 2009
Criminal Justice Board Award for Diversion
Initiative
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The project team who implemented North Yorkshire’s innovative Youth Restorative Disposal* received a nomination award, also at the Criminal Justice Board’s “Talking Justice” reception in York. Pictured from left are PC Sara Widdrington, Sgt Jacky Raynor, Sir Duncan Nichol & Chief Inspector Nick Warnes. * - a Restorative Justice solution for minor youth offending offering swift, positive outcomes for victims and young people. |
15 May 2009
Community Award for YJS Volunteer
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Phil Proudley is awarded a pair of Stray FM’s Local
Hero Awards (“People's Champion” and “Ultimate
Hero”) reflecting his exceptional voluntary service
to the community. Well done to Phil, from his colleagues and admirers in the Youth Justice Service! |
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4 March 2009
Youth Justice Service Re-launch Event, Northallerton
| John Marsden (right, Chief Executive, North Yorkshire County Council) hosted a re-launch event at County Hall to formally introduce the Youth Justice Service’s new title, website, and logo. Senior Councillors and members of the YJS Management Board met a range of YJS Staff, and viewed promotional material describing the services provided by the YJS. |
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29 January 2009
Volunteer Reception, Scarborough
North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service is hosting a
celebration of the vital contribution made by
volunteers throughout the youth justice system.
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Volunteers serve their community as YJS
Referral Panel Members, Appropriate Adults
and Mentors, sit as Magistrates, provide
Victim Support services and Visitor Schemes
for Prisons and Police Stations. Martin Narey (right, Chief Executive of Barnardo’s, and previously Chief Executive of the National Offender Management Service) will give the keynote address, followed by a buffet reception. |
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12 December 2008
Annual Service Conference, York
The full Youth Justice Service staff group came together for a day of teambuilding and training activity. Keynote speeches were given by Paul Nixon (Head of Childrens Social Care, North Yorkshire County Council) and Malcolm Potter (below, Regional Manager, Youth Justice Board).
| Paul Carlile gave a presentation on the Restorative Processes initiative taking place in Hull, and the ISSP Team won an inter-team quiz on problem-solving & youth issues! |
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