Youth Justice Service

We support children and young people, aged 10 to 18 years, who are at risk of offending or have committed a crime. Our aim is to help them build safe, healthy and positive futures.

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About the Youth Justice Service

Find out what the Youth Justice Service does and how we support young people.

YJS victims

Supporting victims

Find out about support for victims of youth crime and restorative justice.

YJS prevention

Prevention and intervention

Find out how we support young people who are at risk of offending.

YJS support

What happens after you get into trouble

Find out what can happen after an offence and how we can support you.

YJS families

Support for parents and carers

Find information and support for parents and carers of young people.

YJS team

Meet the team

Find out about the people who work in the Youth Justice Service.

Volunteer with us

Help young people make positive changes and move forward after offending behaviour. Volunteers play an important role in supporting the work of the Youth Justice Service.

Become a volunteer

To become a volunteer, you must:

  • be aged 18 years or over
  • pass an enhanced DBS check
  • complete 2 to 4 training sessions, held during the evenings or weekends
  • commit 3 to 6 hours each month

Contact the Youth Justice Service

You can contact us if you have any questions about our service or would like to volunteer.

Email: YJS.CBLD@cumbria.gov.uk 
Carlisle Office: 01228 227 090
Workington Office: 01900 706 040

Office opening times

  • Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm
  • Friday: 9am to 4.30pm