Youth Justice Agency – Youth Zone [NI]
Youth Zone
This is an interactive area of our website where you can test your skill and knowledge and at the same time learn about the youth justice system in Northern Ireland. You can also print-off a certificate showing your achievements.
The Agency
The Youth Justice Agency was launched as an Executive Agency, as recommended in the Criminal Justice Review, on 1 April 2003. It replaced the former Juvenile Justice Board, and is the fourth agency to be established within the Northern Ireland Office (NIO).
The principal aim of the Youth Justice System is to protect the public by preventing offending by children. The Agency will contribute to the delivery of this aim through the provision of community based services, youth conferencing, and secure custody.
The agency is concerned with operations and service delivery and will work in partnership with others in diverting children from crime and assisting their integration into the community. This will be achieved through shared standards, protocols, and service level agreements.
The Youth Justice Agency of Northern Ireland
Corporate Headquarters,
41-43 Waring Street,
Belfast BT1 2DY
Tel: 028 9031 6400
Fax: 028 9031 6402/3
E-mail: info@yjani.gov.uk
