The Youth Justice Agency works with children and young people aged 10 and up to their 18th birthday, who have offended or are at serious risk of offending. The Agency has a 'Children First' approach to our work with children and young people. Our services to young people and families are delivered within the community via area teams throughout Northern Ireland and within Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre.

If you have been a victim of a crime, and the young person who was responsible has agreed to work with the Youth Justice Agency, you will be offered the chance to attend a youth conference. What happened might have had a big impact on you and your family. The youth conference is a chance for you to share how you feel about what happened to you.

This guide explains what the Children's Diversion Forum is, why you have been asked to become involved in it and what happens at the Forum

If you have been a victim of crime, and the person responsible was a young person aged 10-17 who has agreed to work with the Youth Justice Agency, you will be offered the opportunity to attend a youth conference. The youth conference gives you an opportunity to meet with the young person face to face and let them know how you feel.

This guide explains what bail support is, who it is for, how you will be supported and what you need to do.

At Woodlands we believe parents and carers have a vital role. We will encourage you to work alongside us to help your child while they are in the Centre and to help prepare for their discharge back into the community. Your child will receive a full induction to help them settle quickly into the Centre and to get into the daily routine. The information in this leaflet will help you understand what happens next.

This guide explains what is meant by PACE and the rules you should abide by while you are placed in Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre

This guide for young people, their parents and carers explains what a youth conference is and what to expect when you have agreed to take part in one.

This guide explains what a Youth Conference is, how to prepare for one and and what to expect

The Youth Justice Agency believes that every person who comes into contact with the Agency has the right to complain if they are unhappy or worried about how they have been treated. If you want to make a complaint follow the steps in this guide

The Youth Justice Agency believes that every person who comes in contact with the Agency has the right to complain if they are unhappy or worried about how they have been treated. If you want to make a complaint follow the steps in this guide

As a victim of crime (behaviour constituting an offence), you are entitled to certain information and services from criminal justice service providers. The Victim Charter explains your entitlements and the standard of service
you can expect from criminal justice organisations, including YJA.