Knowsley’s Youth Justice Annual Plan has been reviewed by the Council’s Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee.
The Annual Plan for 2026-2027 sets out how partners across the borough will continue working together to prevent youth offending, support vulnerable children and create safer communities for residents.
The plan highlights the ongoing commitment of Knowsley Council, Merseyside Police, health services, education providers and other partners to help children and young people overcome challenges that can lead to offending behaviour.
You can find a copy of the Knowsley Youth Justice Annual Plan here.
Achievements
The report to the Scrutiny Committee outlines the key achievements of the Youth Justice Service during 2025/2026.
These include:
- Significant progress in prevention and diversion activity and a 41% year-on-year reduction in offending.
- A 16% year-on-year reduction in reoffending rates
- A strengthening of the education and SEND offer in reducing offending behaviour
- Strengthening multi-agency response to serious violence and safety
- Investment in the workforce contributing to improved outcomes for children
- Strong child-centred, trauma informed practice, consistently placing children at the heart
Priorities for 2026/2027
Alongside the national priorities for youth justice, and following consultations with partners, staff and children, the Knowsley Youth Justice Partnership priorities for 2026/27 are to:
- Reduce reoffending
- Support those harmed by crime – ensuring those harmed by crime committed by children feel heard, safe and supported
- To prevent and reduce violence committed by children by identifying its underlying causes and enabling timely, effective early intervention.
You can read a full copy of the report presented to the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee here.