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Actively listening....to turn young lives around

By Frances Done | 16 December 2013

Frances Done, chair of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales, says young people’s views a...

Young people played active role at convention

By Frances Done | 11 December 2013

For professionals involved in youth justice, their ultimate aim is to help turn lives around.

Balancing act

By Frances Done | 24 July 2013

Francis Done looks at a scheme that helps communities cope with youth offending and its causes

Putting a stop to inequality in the justice system

By Frances Done | 19 June 2013

There are too many black, asian and minority ethnic children in the youth justice system, says F...

A better way to care for the young

By Frances Done | 14 May 2013

The launch of AssetPlus will bring greater co-ordinated support to young people, writes Frances ...

How police and youth can be compatible

By Frances Done | 10 April 2013

The PCC's interest in young people's ideas about crime and prevention is a big step in the right ...

Helping youngsters stay out of trouble

By Frances Done | 13 March 2013

A system to prevent children entering the criminal justice system prevents re-offending. Frances...

Speaking up for disadvantaged youngsters

By Frances Done | 11 December 2012

Frances Done explains how the Youth Justice Board is helping young people with communication pro...

Justice for looked-after kids

By Frances Done | 24 October 2012

Concrete action needed to help looked after children caught in the justice system,argues Frances ...

Local solutions

By Frances Done | 26 September 2012

Councils will have greater financial responsibility for looking after young people who are remand...