Health provision in the youth justice system: YJLD pilot scheme
This report is the final evaluation by the University of Liverpool of the Youth Justice Liaison and Diversion (YJLD) pilot scheme.
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The Youth Justice Liaison and Diversion (YJLD) pilot scheme was developed in 2008 to:
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enhance health provision within the youth justice system
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facilitate help, at the earliest opportunity after they enter the youth justice system, for children and young people with:
- mental health and developmental problems
- speech and communication difficulties, learning disabilities
- other similar vulnerabilities