Decision details

To approve the Youth Justice Strategic Plan for 2015 2020, for recommendation to County Council at their 19 May 2015 meeting

1.       That the Youth Justice Strategic Plan for 2015 – 2020 be endorsed and recommended to full County Council for approval.

2.      That Surrey Youth Support Service and the wider partnership be congratulated on the outstanding performance and outcomes achieved in the youth justice arena.

3.      That the exceptional political support and leadership provided be acknowledged, in particular by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families and the Leader of the Council, and which has contributed to the above performance and outcomes.  

Reasons for Decisions:

The council has a duty under the Crime & Disorder Act 1998 to formulate a Youth Justice Plan setting out:

·         how youth justice services in their area are to be provided and funded; and

·         how the youth offending team or teams established are to be composed and funded,

·         how they are to operate and what functions they are to carry out.

The Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2015-2020 is designed to deliver a sustainable and effective youth justice system that enables improved outcomes and value for money for Surrey residents.