Keynote speakers:

Rt Hon Ed Balls MP, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families
Helen Edwards, Director-General, Criminal Justice, Ministry of Justice

For ten years the convention has brought together delegates from youth offending teams, police, local authorities, secure establishments, sentencers, probation and other key stakeholders and policy makers.

Last year the convention attracted over 1000 attendees, making it a must-attend event for all managers and practitioners in the youth justice system.

It will bring together leading speakers to address current key issues across the spectrum of youth justice policy and practice. The wide range of seminars and workshops at Convention 2009 will provide an opportunity to critically assess key issues facing youth justice today.

Leading speakers will address the current issues of governance, policy and practice.

The wide range of seminars and workshops at Convention 2009 will provide an opportunity to critically assess key issues facing youth justice today.

Delegate feedback from Youth Justice Convention 2008:

“A positive experience with inspirational people who will help me strive to be creative, responsive and committed to working with young people and those affected by crime.”
H. Shilling, Warwickshire Youth Offending Service

“A very good conference that was thought provoking and informative.”
A. Whittle, Merseyside Police

“Important event for wider networking.”
K. Cracknell, HM Inspectorate of Court Administration