A new report by academics at Greifswald Universitat in Germany commissioned by T2A, finds that European justice systems have embraced the need for a distinct approach to young adults at all stages of the criminal justice. The report ‘Better in Europe? European responses to young adult offending’ by Dr Ineke Pruin and Professor Frieder Dunkel looks at international criminological research and evidence […]
Read MoreNew briefing highlights promising practice by Police and Crime Commissioners in providing effective services to young adults
A new briefing, published today, highlights some of the innovative work beign championed by a number of police and crime commissioners (PCCs) to cut crime and reduce reoffending among young adults (18-24). The briefing is the first in a series of ‘PCC spotlights’ being published by Revolving Doors Agency and the Transition to Adulthood Alliance […]
Read MoreEvidence on maturity and brain development underpins major overhaul of New York’s approach to youth justice
The governor of New York (Andrew Cuomo, pictured) yesterday announced a major reform programme in the way that young people are managed by the CJS there. The headline is that the age of adulthood will move from 16 to 18 in increments over the next 3 years, to bring New York in line with 48 out […]
Read MoreThe Young Review says leadership is needed to tackle the number of young black and Muslim men involved in the criminal justice system
A new report on the over-representation of young black and/or Muslim men in the criminal justice system says that critically high numbers have been reached. The Young Review, led by Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey, found that despite knowledge and understanding of this problem at the highest level, there has not to date been sufficient […]
Read MorePrison book ban ruled unlawful by High Court
The High Court has declared that the Government’s ban on sending books to prisoners in England and Wales is unlawful. The ban on sending books into prison was brought in in November 2013, as part of the Incentives and Earned Privileges (IEP) scheme, which stated that prisoners are not allowed to receive parcels unless they have “exceptional circumstances” such as […]
Read MorePrison book ban ruled unlawful
The High Court has declared that the Government’s ban on sending books to prisoners in England and Wales is unlawful. The ban on sending books into prison was brought in in November 2013, as part of the Incentives and Earned Privileges (IEP) scheme, which stated that prisoners are not allowed to receive parcels unless they have “exceptional circumstances” such […]
Read MoreYouth Justice Minister endorses use of maturity approach for young adults
Youth Justice Minister Andrew Selous, appeared recently before the Justice Select Committee, revealing that NOMS is in the process of developing a tool to assess the maturity of offenders. He said: “sometimes I think we focus on the actual age in years, but … there is a serious piece of work to be done about the level […]
Read MoreT2A Alliance gives evidence to Justice Select Committee
T2A Chair, Joyce Moseley, gave evidence to the Justice Select Committee’s inquiry into prison planning and policies on 24 November, alongside Lin Hinnigan, Chief Executive of the YJB, Gareth Jones, Chair of the Association of Youth Offending Team Managers, and Penelope Gibbs, Chair of the Standing Committee on Youth Justice. The panel responded to […]
Read MoreShadow Minister announces policy to extend youth justice system to 21
In his speech today to the Youth Justice Board convention, Shadow Justice Minister Dan Jarvis says the remit of the Youth Justice Board should be extended to cover offenders up to 20-years-old. Mr Jarvis (pictured) has previously visited T2A Pathway projects in Rotherham and Barnsley. In the Q&A following a speech at the thinktank, […]
Read MoreMoJ announces preferred bidders for Transforming Rehabilitation
The Ministry of Justice has announced its preferred bidders for Transforming Rehabilitation (TR), including sixteen charities and voluntary groups, four probation staff mutuals and seven private companies. Sodexo Justice Services in partnership with Nacro will be the preferred bidder for: Northumbria Cumbria and Lancashire South Yorkshire Bedfordshire, Northants, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Norfolk & Suffolk Essex […]
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