In view of the ongoing uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and our duty of care towards delegates, speakers, sponsors and staff, the YJB and Dods have taken the decision to postpone the Youth Justice Convention to 30 November – 1 December 2021 at NEC, Birmingham. 

Postponement of this event is not a decision we have taken lightly. However, we believe it is the most appropriate in the current environment.

Context:

Hosted by the YJB, the Youth Justice Convention is the annual event for all those working in the youth justice system, welcoming 500+ delegates, 50+ speakers, 20+ exhibitors from across the country. 

“The Convention is a fantastic opportunity for colleagues to come together to network, share best practice and explore ways that we can make a difference to children in the youth justice system.” Colin Allars, YJB, Chief Executive

2019 year witnessed:

70+ speakers joined us at the 2019 Convention including:

• Luke Ambler, former professional rugby player, dad, entrepreneur, awardwinning mental health campaigner, charity chairman and motivational speaker
• Detective Superintendent Stan Gilmore, Head of Protecting Vulnerable People, Thames Valley Police 
• Donna Molloy, Director of Policy and Practice, The Early Intervention Foundation
• Gerry Wareham, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor, Crown Prosecution Service
• Rachel Dickinson, President, Association of Directors of Children’s Services
• Linda Logan, Chair of Youth Courts Committee, Magistrates’ Association
• Lib Peck, Director, Violence Reduction Unit, Mayor of London
• Temi Mwale, Managing Director, The 4Front Project Ltd
• Bobby Kasanga, Founder, Hackney Wick FC
• Charlie Taylor, Chair, YJB

With 25+ unique content session, some of the key topics covered at the Convention included:

• Fresh perspectives: hear from children and young people who are improving the system
• Children’s social media use as a driver for youth violence and offending
• Knife Crime Prevention Orders - what would a successful pilot look like? 
• How do we reduce disproportionately in the criminal justice system? 
• Tackling criminal exploitation early, through the use of analytics
• County lines: tackling organised crime and criminal exploitation
• Beyond Criminal Records - “Nothing stops a bullet like a job”
• Out of court disposal - challenges and promising practice
• Serious youth violence: a multi-agency approach
• Developing trauma informed practices

Sponsorship and exhibition:

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Who attends?

Heads of Education - Heads of Community Safety - Heads of Service - Heads of Youth Justice - Heads of Youth Offending Service - Managing Directors - Operational Managers - Resettlement Managers - Restorative Justice Managers - Service Managers - Team Managers - YOS Managers - YOT Managers - Youth Facilitators - Youth Justice Officers

Certification:

• Dods is a registered Continuing Professional Development provider. For more information on the CPD, please click here.