Youth crime stories
Barnardo's provides a variety of youth justice services to help children in trouble with the law.
These case studies tell the stories of Barnardo's work to transform the lives of vulnerable children and young people in trouble with the law.
How Mark was helped by Barnardo's
By the time he was 15 years old Mark’s anti social behaviour in the local community meant his whole family, including a brother and sister, were in serious danger of being evicted.
Read Mark's story to find out how Barnardo's helped to turn around his life and that of his family.
Phil's story of school exclusion and crime
Phil was known to the local youth offending team by the age of ten and was permanently excluded from school at 14.
Watch Phil's video to find out how Barnardo's helps to transform the lives of vulnerable children.
Kids Inside campaign
We are calling on the Government to consider raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 and are urging them to spend money more wisely on effective ways to stop youth crime. Sign up to be a Barnardo's campaigner for all the latest news or find out more about the campaign.
