He was awarded an OBE in 2001 for services to youth justice.
In June 2007, Cook was awarded an MBE for services to youth justice through boxing.
Having worked in youth justice for eight years I can tell you, there is a serious flaw with restorative justice.
He led a number of initiatives, focusing on alcohol and drug action as well as youth justice.
The aim of their establishment is to co-ordinate and build co-operation between agencies involved in youth justice in the are especially the probation service and social services.
He then joined South Glamorgan County Council's social service department, and trained as a social work assistant, working in youth justice.
The Act provided for the care and protection of children as well as youth justice.
Those involved in the youth justice system will insist that it is not an indictment of them.
But that's essentially what officials and ministers involved with youth justice always do: reach for more leeches.
The curriculum included units on sexuality, youth justice, child abuse, and exploitation.
