Probation inspectorate finds lack of curiosity behind inaction on youth offending disparities across England
HM Inspectorate of Probation found “significant deficits” in the quality of work conducted by youth offending services and partner agencies when dealing with black and mixed heritage boys.
Many of those in the cases inspectors examined faced multiple disadvantages. Their report found 60% of those who had received a court sentence had been excluded from school. Youth justice staff were said to find it challenging to find suitable educational alternatives for these boys.
