5 January 2021

Evidence review diverting young adults away from the cycle of crisis and crime



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How can young people be diverted into support and treatment to help them grow out of crime and realise their potential? This report recognises the impact of trauma, poverty and inequalities and looks at how diversion schemes, relationship building and addressing mental health needs can help young people, their families and communities and prevent issues escalating.

Publisher: T2A
Author: Bennett and Corry-Roake

practitioners, young adults
Effective practice guide: working with young adults
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Always Hope Manual Cover Image
January 2024
Integrated Planning and Assessment Manual

This manual details how practitioners from prison, probation and leaving care services can work together with young men in prison with care experience to integrate the support they receive.
Publisher: Innovation Unit

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Cover image of handbook
January 2024
Supporting young adults with experience of care and custody – Handbook

Informed by the piloting of Always Hope in the West Midlands, this handbook aims to help staff in other regions implement the protocols and practices that can improve the support young adults with care experience receive in prison and on release.
Publisher: Innovation Unit

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