Developed under the guidance of an expert Steering Group which had been in place since early 2019, the Youth Justice Strategy 2021 – 2027 was published in April of 2021. The creation of the Strategy was informed by detailed consultation with key agencies and stakeholders and also reflects feedback from a public consultation process. This Implementation Statement offers updates on the progress made in carrying forward the many Objectives and Key Actions set out in the Strategy during 2022, as well as concentrating on a number of Priority Areas which are referenced in Appendix 3 of the Strategy. It also builds on the updates set out in previous Implementation Statement for 2021.

[See also, Further education, training and employment progression opportunities for young people no longer in the formal school system guidance document]