Young people in transition in the criminal justice system evidence review

This evidence review the examines the experiences of children and young people turning 18 while in contact with the justice system, exploring issues spanning the youth and adult criminal justice…

T2A response to imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline – revised: consultation February 2023

Young women’s education in prison

This report from Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) demonstrates the powerful role education plays for young women in prison and on release. Publisher: Prisoners’ Education Trust Author: Katy Swaine Williams…

Sharing the Learning – The Drug and Alcohol Transitions Project for Young Adults in Derby City

This report looks at trends in drug use and drinking by 16-24-year-olds in Derby City, and how a project was created to support them which included community outreach work, individual…

Always Hope Evaluation: Final Report

…commissioned to assess the extent to which the Always Hope project had achieved its intended aims and impact. Publisher: University of Sussex Authors: Claire Durrant, Tamsin Hinton-Smith and Lisa Holmes…

“My life could be so different” – experiences of autistic young people in the youth justice system

This report illustrates how lack of support for young autistic people, both before entering and within the system, can have profoundly negative consequences on future life chances. Publisher: National Autistic…

Effective approaches with young adults: A guide to probation services

How can young adults be supported during one of the most important developmental stages of their lives? This guide acknowledges that they may be managing multiple issues and struggling to…

Young Adults and the Parole System – a scoping study

…on how the criminal justice system can more effectively support young adults (18-25) as they navigate the parole process. Publisher: Transition to Adulthood (T2A) Authors: Rob Allen, Dr Laura Janes…

Made to Measure – Young People in Focus

How can effective programmes and projects be provided for young adults? This guide is for frontline staff, service commissioners, policymakers and young adults. It highlights the work of key services…

Being Well Being Equal: Prioritising the wellbeing of young men and young Black men in the criminal justice system

Spark Inside explore how we can prioritise the wellbeing of young men and young Black men in the criminal justice system. Publisher: Spark Inside…

The treatment of young adults in the criminal justice system, Justice Committee report

How can young adults be managed better in the criminal justice system? This influential Parliamentary report looks at brain development and its impact on criminal behaviour, the social context, neuro-disabilities……

Understanding barriers to Restorative Justice for young people, young adults and victims of crime

Why me? investigate the barriers preventing the wider use of Restorative Justice for young people and young adults. Publisher: Why me?…