This report outlines how the “Tackling Youth Crime: Youth Justice Action Plan 2014–2018”, was implemented during 2016 and it signals important actions to be pursued during 2017. The Youth Justice Action Plan is an interagency plan that focuses on children and young people who require targeted, strategic attention because their behaviour has led to their involvement with the youth justice system. The Action Plan sets out a number of specific goals and objectives that aim to deliver better outcomes for children who get into trouble with the law. These goals also aim to reduce crime and make communities safer.