New report on sentences for young offenders

The Youth Justice Board has published a report analysing the impact of long and short sentences for young offenders.

The report found that reoffending risk factors around family relationships, education, and training and employment, reduced more for young offenders serving longer sentences than those serving six months or less.

To view the full report visit www.justice.gov.uk/downloads/publications/research-and-analysis/yjb/young-people-secure-estate.pdf.