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Careers in youth justice
There are a range of jobs available in the field of youth justice.
Youth offending teams (YOTs) are made up of different members of staff who often work in specialist areas, such as accommodation, substance misuse or education and training.
Other youth justice officers supervise young people on court orders and help them to stop reoffending. They perform a variety of tasks, from assessing young people’s needs and the risks they pose, to helping them to realise the impact their offending has on their victim.
You could also work in one of the three types of secure estate establishment, in a range of roles, including as a custody officer or care officer.
Try the Prison Service's website [opens in new window] or look out for all types of youth justice jobs advertised in local, national and specialist press, and local authority websites [opens in new window].
Experience as a volunteer can be a really useful way of finding out if you would be suited to a youth-justice related post. Volunteering provides the opportunity to meet young people who offend and to see how staff in similar roles operate.
Training
We have developed a range of qualifications in youth justice to support the work of youth justice professionals. Click to read about the Youth Justice National Qualifications Framework (NQF).