The YJB has developed a range of qualifications in youth justice to support the work of youth justice services. The Youth Justice National Qualifications Framework (NQF) aims to promote practice proven to be effective in reducing youth offending.
All youth justice workers, both those who work directly with children and young people and those who manage and support the work, will have access to qualifications appropriate to their role, their previous education and training, and their career aspirations. The skills they acquire will also be transferable across the youth justice and children's sectors.
In addition, the new qualifications will provide recognised professional training for currently unqualified staff and support the entry of volunteer workers into the youth justice workforce.
The National Qualifications Framework includes:
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If you are interested in undertaking the NQF, contact your local workforce development adviser.