News
- Downpatrick community providing support to Youth Justice Agency ( 1/03/2010)
The Youth Justice Agency held the latest in a series of networking events in the St Patrick’s Centre, Downpatrick on Wednesday 24th February. more »
- Youth Justice Agency taking positive steps to tackle crime and anti- social behaviour in Mid-Ulster (12/02/2010)
The Youth Justice Agency officially opened its new Community Services Mid-Ulster offices this morning (Friday 12 February). The office relocated from Magherafelt to Dungannon last year but continues to serve the wider community right across the Mid-Ulster region. more »
- DVD highlights the dangers of alcohol (29/01/2010)
Drinking alcohol can have devastating consequences. That is the message of a short film produced by and starring young people engaged with the Youth Justice Agency’s Community Services offices in Lisburn. more »
- Youth Justice Agency sponsors Belfast CSP Youth Award ( 6/01/2010)
The Youth Justice Agency has agreed to sponsor an "Overall Youth Achievement" award within the Belfast Community Safety Partnership's 2010 Young People's Awards programme. more »
- Youth Justice Agency invites young photographers to “Get Snapping” ( 5/01/2010)
The Youth Justice Agency has launched its “Get Snapping” photographic competition for 2010 in conjunction with The Co-operative Membership and Harrison Photography, and supported by local actor and television personality Dan Gordon. more »
- Youth Justice Agency building confidence in Ballymena (11/12/2009)
Guests from the statutory, voluntary, community and political sectors across Ballymena were the latest to be given an insight into the work of the Youth Justice Agency as a series of networking and confidence building events continued. more »
- Collaborative approach is key to reducing extreme behaviours amongst young people (11/11/2009)
“A collaborative approach involving local communities is key to reducing anti-social and other extreme behaviours displayed by young people” is just one of the themes being debated at a conference being hosted by the Youth Justice Agency in Belfast today. more »
- Celebration of Achievement in Coleraine ( 5/11/2009)
A Celebration of Achievement night was held in Community Services Coleraine recently for 12 young people engaged with the Youth Justice Agency. more »
- Local young people receive summer 'Tag Rugby' scheme prizes (10/09/2009)
The Youth Justice Agency, in partnership with the Ulster Branch of the Irish Rugby Football Union, rounded off a successful summer tag rugby scheme for young people in Derry last week by presenting prizes to all those who took part. more »
- Young people promised summer fun as Tag rugby scheme is launched (10/07/2009)
Young people aged 13 to 17 are being encouraged to try something new this summer as Tag rugby returns. more »
- Youth Justice Agency co-hosts conference on young people's communication needs (30/06/2009)
The Youth Justice Agency today co-hosted an important conference at Jordanstown in association with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). more »
- Young volunteers help at Belfast Children's Festival (19/06/2009)
Young people engaged with the Youth Justice Agency recently volunteered at Belfast Children's Festival which took place between 22 and 31 May. more »
- Youth Justice Agency working with the local community in Newry ( 3/04/2009)
The Youth Justice Agency continued its series of Networking and Insight events with a seminar in Newry’s Canal Court Hotel on Tuesday 30th March.
Arranged as part of Criminal Justice week in Northern Ireland, the event highlighted the importance of engaging with local communities and emphasised the need for community support for the youth justice system. more »
- Karolina wins Youth Justice Agency photographic competition (26/03/2009)
Karolina Urbanska was named as the overall winner of the Youth Justice Agency’s photographic competition at a prize giving ceremony in Hillsborough Castle. As part of her prize Karolina, a pupil at Holy Trinity College Cookstown, will now be invited to attend a professional photo-shoot, courtesy of Harrison Photography, to gain first hand experience of the professional press photographer role. more »
- Youth Justice Agency hosts reception in Downpatrick (24/03/2009)
Guests from across Downpatrick and the surrounding area gathered at a reception in the Youth Justice Agency’s offices in the town on Friday 20th March to learn more about the work of the Agency, both in the local area and further afield. more »
- Youth Justice Agency addressing youth crime in Newry and Armagh (11/03/2009)
The Youth Justice Agency relaunched its Community Services office in Newry on Friday 6 March. Local councillors, statutory bodies, voluntary organisations and community groups were welcomed to the event where they were given an insight into the valuable work the Agency does with young offenders from the Newry and Armagh areas. more »
- Young Photographers to Get Snapping! Closing date extended to 10 March 2009 ( 3/03/2009)
Youth Justice Agency has launched a photographic competition, in conjunction with Harrison photography, for aspiring young photographers aged between 10 and 17 years. more »
- Youth Justice Agency holds reception in Lisburn (20/02/2009)
The Youth Justice Agency held a lunch reception at its Lisburn Community Services offices on Friday 13th February. more »
- Youth Justice Agency holds Insight and Networking event in Portadown (24/11/2008)
The Youth Justice Agency held an Insight and Networking event at the Seagoe Hotel in Portadown last week. more »
- Commencement of new Juvenile Justice Centre rules (12/11/2008)
The new Juvenile Justice Centre Rules (Northern Ireland) 2008 came into effect as from today, 12th November 2008. more »
- Youth Justice Agency participates in "Demon Drink" conference (18/09/2008)
The Youth Justice Agency was pleased to participate in a conference held today in Bangor's Marine Court Hotel that examined the impact that alcohol has on everyday life. more »
- Welcome addition to Spruce House through Youth Justice Agency (18/09/2008)
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) recently welcomed a new addition to the beautiful gardens surrounding Spruce House on the Altnagelvin Area Hospital site through a generous donation from the Youth Justice Agency (YJA). more »
- Youth Conference Service launches new leaflet for young people (11/09/2008)
The Youth Justice Agency today launched its new Youth Conference: Your Decision leaflet in conjunction with the Public Prosecution Service (PPS). more »
- BRAC and Youth Justice Agency cooperate on retail theft conferencing ( 5/08/2008)
Ballymena Retailers Against Crime, who deliver the Radio Link and safer Town initiatives in Ballymena on behalf of the Town Centre Bids Partnership, have teamed up with the Youth Justice Agency to support the youth conferencing process that takes place when a young person has been caught committing retail theft. more »
- Youth Justice Agency publishes Annual Report – Goggins (10/07/2008)
A new priority will be given to services directed at young people leaving Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre, to help reduce re-offending and assist personal development in areas such as family life, education and employment. more »
- CJI report on corporate governance in the Youth Justice Agency welcomed-Goggins (25/06/2008)
The Youth Justice Agency’s strong leadership and transparent approach has been praised by Criminal Justice Inspection, Northern Ireland, Criminal Justice Minister Paul Goggins said today. more »
- New challenges ahead for Youth Justice Agency - Paul Goggins (22/05/2008)
Criminal Justice Minister Paul Goggins has praised the work of the Youth Justice Agency and highlighted the challenges in the year ahead as he published its sixth Corporate and Business Plan today. more »
- Goggins welcomes CJINI report on Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre (21/05/2008)
Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre is making a real difference and bringing about positive and lasting changes to the lives of the young people who are sent there, Criminal Justice Minister, Paul Goggins has said. more »
- Youth Justice Agency welcomes Norwegians to Belfast ( 6/05/2008)
The Youth Justice Agency is hosting a visit from a Norwegian delegation who are studying the Youth Conference Service that operates throughout Northern Ireland. The Committee has been appointed by the Norwegian Parliament to examine ways of reducing the use of prison for children aged 15-18 who have committed crime. Their remit also includes examining scope for developing legislation to encompass restorative practices into their criminal justice system. They are required to report back to the Norwegian Parliament later this year. more »
- Youth Justice Agency welcomes Norwegians to Belfast ( 6/05/2008)
The Youth Justice Agency is hosting a visit from a Norwegian delegation who are studying the Youth Conference Service that operates throughout Northern Ireland. The Committee has been appointed by the Norwegian Parliament to examine ways of reducing the use of prison for children aged 15-18 who have committed crime. Their remit also includes examining scope for developing legislation to encompass restorative practices into their criminal justice system. They are required to report back to the Norwegian Parliament later this year. more »
- Youth Justice Agency launches refreshed website (10/04/2008)
The Youth Justice Agency this week launched its fully refreshed website to coincide with its 5th anniversary. more »
