Using an identity lens: constructive working with children in the criminal justice system

How do practitioners develop a greater understanding of the importance of identity to behaviour? This report bridges the gap between theory and practice and provides tools for practitioners to put…

T2A’s Five Key Young Adult Priorities for the Incoming Government

…tell us about how the best support they receive is from organisations who understand their experiences, the communities they come from, and the overlapping challenges they face in daily life….

Anti-social behaviour powers and young adults: The data

What are anti-social behaviour powers and how are they being used with young people? This briefing brings together newly available data about young adults which demonstrates how anti-social behaviour tools…

Peer Hearing – community interventions by and for young adults

…community organisations to provide interventions and pathways away from crime.” In 2007, there was a community court pilot in the Birmingham Magistrates’ Court. Unfortunately, Natalie found that there was limited…

Zahid Mubarek Trust

…discrimination complaints in prisons and what a good investigating discrimination complaints system looks like, developed by the ZMT. The panel will scrutinise anonymised discrimination complaints and provide feedback to prison…

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…

Policing and young adults: developing a tailored approach

What would be the benefits of the police developing a specific approach to the 18-25 age group? This report concludes that there is strong evidence to support the development of…

T2A Response to consultation on West Midlands Diversion Delivery Plan May 2023

Ensuring Access to Restorative Justice for Young Adults

…outcome they may have initially desired. The report also recommends that professionals provide regular updates, so that communication takes place across all parties. At Catch22, we agree that communication with…

Coping with Kidulthood: The hidden truth behind Britain’s abandoned adolescents

Without love and discipline, how can young adults learn to take personal responsibility? This report argues that society expects people with the greatest needs and least resources to transition to…

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…

A Survey of the ComRes MP Panel and members of the public conducted on behalf of T2A Alliance

…MPs, this reports examines the opinions of the public and parliamentarians and finds that they agree that maturity and responsibility of young adults should be considered by courts. Publisher: ComRes…