The new evidence review by the national justice charity Revolving Doors for T2A (Transition to Adulthood), reveals that delivering tailored interventions that meet the health and human needs of young adults can turn young people’s lives around, reduce crime and improve public safety. The review brings together the latest evidence and emerging good practice that […]
Read More
Maturity in the magistrates’ court: magistrates, young adults and maturity considerations in decision-making and sentencing
The Magistrates Association has published a new report on how the issue of maturity is currently handled within magistrates’ courts. Based on research funded by the Barrow Cadbury Trust, the report argues that all young adult defendants’ maturity should be assessed before they come to court and magistrates should receive training on the issue of maturity. […]
Read MoreT2A welcomes Justice Select Committee report on Children and Young People in Custody
Joyce Moseley Chair of the Transition to Adulthood (T2A) Alliance welcomes the Justice Select Committee’s report on Children and Young People in Custody (Part 2): The Youth Secure Estate and Resettlement, published today 10 Feb. The Committee heard evidence from the Barrow Cadbury Trust and from Leaders Unlocked’s Young Justice Advisers on the difficulties of the transition from youth to adult […]
Read More
Young Adults and Remand
A new T2A (Transition to Adulthood) briefing on young adults and remand launched today makes the case for a reform of remand arrangements for the young adults. A substantial and growing evidence base has found that young adults aged 18-25 are a distinct group, because they are still maturing. Interrupting a young adult’s development with a […]
Read MoreT2A responds to Prisons Inspectorate Thematic Report on Outcomes for Young Adults in Custody
T2A (Transition to Adulthood) welcomes the publication of this important short thematic report on Outcomes for Young Adults in Custody which makes it clear that there is a lack of a clear strategy for young adults in custody, resulting in lost opportunities and poor outcomes. Although some individuals working in the prison system are highly motivated, their efforts are […]
Read MoreHundreds of children facing endless delays in the CJS are being convicted as adults
A new report by the Youth Justice Legal Centre (YJLC), part of Just for Kids Law, reveals that severe delays in the criminal justice system are leaving children, families and victims in limbo, resulting in serious consequences for those who turn 18. System delay is the main explanation for why children turn 18 years old between the […]
Read More
Preventing young adults being caught in the ‘revolving door’
New data obtained by Revolving Doors Agency under the Freedom of Information legislation reveals that: Over half of all reoffences committed by young adults are theft and summary non-motoring offences. Young adults whose index offences are theft and summary non-motoring offences also have the highest rates of reoffending in the same category as their index […]
Read More
Nacro publishes toolkit for working with children in the criminal justice system
Nacro has published Using an identity lens: Constructive working with children in the criminal justice system. Research has shown that identity, and how you feel about yourself, can be key to moving forward with life and away from crime. Working with the University of Salford, Youth Offending Teams and supported by the Barrow Cadbury Trust, […]
Read More
Howard League launch five principles for sentencing young adults
Five sentencing principles for young adults have been launched today by the Howard League for Penal Reform. The proposed sentencing principles for young adults, typically aged 18 to 25, have been devised in line with developments in case law, science and social studies. If applied, they would assist the courts and improve sentencing outcomes. The […]
Read More
Formal sentencing principles for young adults would help judges and magistrates says Howard League report
Formal sentencing principles for young adults aged 18 to 25, similar to the Sentencing Council guidelines that are in place for children, would assist the courts and improve sentencing outcomes, a new report recommends. Sentencing Young Adults: Making the case for sentencing principles for young adults presents research by the Howard League for Penal Reform, a […]
Read More