Bedfordshire Youth Justice Service is a multi-agency team from the Police, Probation, Social Services, Health and Education.
It is part of the Youth Justice System developed by the Ministry of Justice and overseen by the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales.
The Youth Justice System also includes youth courts and the institutions in which young people are held in custody, if that is judged necessary.
The aim of the Youth Justice Board is to prevent offending by children and young people. It delivers this by:
- preventing crime and the fear of crime
- identifying and dealing with young offenders
- reducing reoffending
The team works with a shared service between Bedford Borough Council and and Central Bedfordshire Borough Council.
Bedfordshire Youth Justice Service
Children’s Services
Bedford Borough Council
Southway House
The Raleigh Centre
Ampthill Road
Bedford
MK42 9HE
Tel: 01234 276400
Fax: 01234 276434