AYJ launches its new strategy for 2023-25: Reimagining justice for children and young people

We are delighted to end 2022 with the publication of our 2023-25 Strategy. Read the full strategy here, and read our interim Chief Executive’s reflections here.

Our aim for this strategic period is to reimagine ‘justice’ for children and young people. Building on our cornerstones of youth voice, research and evidence, and practical expertise, we have set out five strategic priorities:

We want to bring together the expertise of our members, the voices of children and young people, and research evidence to create a reframed, asset-based narrative around children and youth justice, focused on hope and opportunity.

We will continue to work collaboratively, learning from our members and academic Associates, as well as conducting our own research, and creating robust recommendations to support our mission of reimagining 'justice' for children.

We are committed to supporting our network of members to be mobilised for positive change - both in their own work for and with children and young people, and as part of the AYJ.

We are committed to strengthening the voices of children and young people being heard by policy makers across social justice and are working towards becoming an organisation in which participation of children and young people is central to all our activities.

We are committed to developing the way we work. The last couple of years have seen us significantly strengthen the organisation, with a new name, brand, and internal system. We now want to build on this and share our impact more widely with members and other stakeholders.

We look forward to working together with our members and children and young people over this strategic period, to reimagine ‘justice’ and achieve our vision of a society that promotes social justice and enables all children to reach their full potential.

Read the full strategy here.