20 March 2014

The Bradley Commission: young adults (18-24) in transition, mental health and criminal justice

Health, Young adults

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How do we consider the needs of young adults in contact with mental health and/or learning disability services and the criminal justice system. This briefing draws on examples of good practice at critical points along the offender pathway and offers a number of practical and policy solutions for those working with and commissioning services for young adults in transition.

Publisher: Centre for Mental Health

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