Just for Kids Law established the Youth Justice Legal Centre (YJLC) in 2015 to provide legally accurate information, guidance and training on youth justice law. It’s goal to be a centre of excellence on youth justice law came at a time when very few resources existed for professionals and there was no requirement that lawyers representing children in the criminal justice have any kind of specialist training.
The legal landscape has progressed in a short time, in no small part due to the work of YJLC. YJLC works in collaboration with youth justice practitioners to ensure that the capacity and knowledge of those working with children in the criminal legal system is constantly evolving and improving.
In August 2023 YJLC became an independent Community Interest Company although it retains strong links with Just for Kids Law.
