Offending and mental ill health often have the same causes and Directors of Public Health will be in an ideal position to reduce the risks of both within their local communities.
Today's report sets out in stark detail the scale of the challenge facing the Government in responding more effectively to youth crime and the difficulties so many young people who offend face.
As we develop our work and find new funding sources for the future, we are changing our name. But our work, our values and our approach will stay the same.
Too many people with a range of mental health problems are being imprisoned for a lack of suitable alternatives outside custody or through the absence of diversion services.