T2A response to Justice Inspectorates’ Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System Call for Evidence, January 2021

Spotlight on Acquired Brain Injury – The Hidden Neurodisability

Gemma Buckland, Policy and Public Affairs consultant for T2A, is the lead author of UKABIF’s latest report, Time for Change – Acquired brain injury and young adults involved in the…

T2A submission to the Sentencing Council consultation on the Sentencing of Youths Draft Guideline, August 2016

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

T2A response to HM Inspectorate of Probation consultation on its inspection framework and programmes 2020-2022, May 2020

Ensuring Access to Restorative Justice for Young Adults

Lisa Smitherman, Strategic Director of Justice & Education at Catch22, reflects on the findings of Why Me?’s latest report and explores how we can overcome the barriers that prevent young…

Sentencing Young Adults: Getting it right

What could sentencers better understand about young adults in the criminal justice system? With an analysis of the current situation and arguments the need to change the approach, this briefing…

Risky People, Or Risky Societies? Rethinking interventions for young adults in transition

What are the ideas and evidence informing contemporary policy in relation to children, young people and crime? This report considers risk factors and crime, government approaches, the research context and…

Improving responses to young adults: A checklist for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)

What can police and crime commissioners (PCCs) do to address the housing, mental health and substance misuse needs of young adults who come into contact with the CJS? This report…

T2A Alliance response to the Sentencing Council’s consultation on the revised Drugs Offences Guidelines May 2020

Loss and Bereavement – A guide for professionals working across the CJS

…report recognises that offenders confront death, bereavement and separation at a higher rate than the general population and provides information and good practice initiatives to support professionals. Publisher: Keele University…

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…