Bridging the Gaps: New approaches to improving outcomes for care experienced young people given prison sentences

Bridging the Gaps: New approaches to improving outcomes for care experienced young people given prison sentences

How do we develop networks, and develop training to break the cycle of re-offending by young adults with adverse childhood experiences, exacerbated by being in care? This report gives fresh…

T2A response to the Mayor of London’s Office for Policing and Crime consultation on its Police and Crime Plan 2017-2021, November 2016

Prosecuting Young Adults: The potential for taking account of maturity at the charge and prosecution stage of the CJS

This report makes the case for maturity to be taken into account during prosecution. It recommends the Crown Prosecution Service, police, and defence lawyers be given training and guidance about…

Loss and bereavement – key messages, January 2020

How can criminal justice professions, initiate sensitive conversations with young people around their experiences of loss and bereavement? This resource is designed to encourage professionals to engage, participate and reflect…

Loss and Bereavement – Key messages for professionals supporting young people across the CJS

How can criminal justice professions, initiate sensitive conversations with young people around their experiences of loss and bereavement? This resource is designed to encourage professionals to engage, participate and reflect…

Aiming Higher

What can young people tell us about what constitutes good practice? This report reveals that young people want to be understood and listened to, and receive continuity of support. It…

Maturity, Young Adults and Criminal Justice: A literature review

How can a review of the scientific evidence support the proposal that young adults are a distinct group in the criminal justice system? This report examines the current research into…

Working with the VCSE to deliver better outcomes for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic young people

…strong community links and knowledge are effectively excluded from funding opportunities. They lack the resources to compete with larger organisations who can meet the excessive commissioning processes and compliance requirements…

Ensuring Access to Restorative Justice for Young Adults

…strong understanding of RJ, ensure the most appropriate and effective options are in place, and to connect community provision with the secure estate. Person-Centred Processes Secondly, the Why Me? report…

Timely Justice – Turning 18

Taking Account of Maturity: A guide for Probation Practitioners

How can practitioners take account of maturity issues when carrying out assessments of young adults? This report looks at the way changes to policy and practice have significant implications for…