5 May 2020

Young Adult Advisors on Criminal Justice: Hearing from young adults in the CJS 



Open guide

How can we make sure young adults with lived experience of the criminal justice system play a leadership role so they can work with policy makers and others involved in reform? This report is based on peer-led engagement with over 500 young adults. It features verbatim quotes and outlines recommendations young advisors have put forward for agencies and decision-makers to consider.


Publisher: T2A
Author: Leaders Unlocked

practitioners, young adults
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