9 May 2012

Pathways From Crime: Ten steps to a more effective approach for young adults in the criminal justice process. Executive summary

Young adults

Open report

How do we identify points in the criminal justice process where new approaches to young adults can make a difference to outcomes? Underpinned by research, policy and pilots, this report examines T2A evidence which informs its ten pathways from crime, shown to reduce offending, increase compliance with court orders and improve employment and housing chances for young adults.

Publisher: T2A

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