We worked with experts from Youth Justice Board, Restorative Justice Council, University of Strathclyde, Social Work Scotland and Northern Ireland Alternatives (NIA), with further input and feedback from the wider youth justice sector via a public consultation in late 2024.

 

What does the youth justice suite of National Occupational Standards cover?

The youth justice suite contains standards which sit across business sectors, much as the multi-agency youth justice system itself does. The main groupings are:

  • Community justice
  • Public protection
  • Drugs and alcohol – relating to both youth justice and healthcare settings
  • Addressing and preventing problematic behaviour
  • Education welfare services – relating to proactively working and communicating with children, young people, their families and carers, and education establishments.

 

Where can I see the new standards?

You can view all the updated standards at ukstandards.org.uk – the repository for all National Occupational standards in the UK.

The previous suite has been streamlined and merged into a new set of 23 standards (of which 9 are imported from other suites, and 14 have been updated and refreshed by Skills for Justice), from the previous 60 standards. These changes will make the standards more accessible and improve consistency of application across the sector.

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Skills for Justice are the leading standard setting organisation for the justice sector, with over 1200 National Occupational Standards under our remit. If we can help with professional standards and frameworks for your organisation, get in touch today.

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