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…

Pilot diversion scheme empowering young adults

…come to the police’s attention now?’” Julia adds, “Most of the time, they’ve not really been given the tools to be an adult. There are very few people we see…

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

…risk factors and crime, government approaches, the research context and explores examples of current policy agendas and the intellectual underpinnings of the agendas. Publisher: Centre for Crime and Justice Studies…

The Switchback Programme – Young Men Share their Stories of Resettlement

We spoke to Ray* who took part in Switchback’s 12-week programme for young men leaving custody. Through intensive 1-to-1 support and real work training, the programme helps young men build…

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

Access to Justice Denied. Young adults in prison

How can young people have access to justice? This study reveals gaps in the provision of legal services for young adults in prison, the need for legal practitioners to find…

Race and the criminal justice system: hearing from young adults

How can the voices of young black, Asian and minority ethnic adults be heard and taken into account by the criminal justice system? Based on 90 in-depth conversations via focus…

A journey of learning, growth and change. A roadmap for increasing restorative justice across England and Wales

This briefing brings together the CJA’s previous work on RJ with the results of a survey and follow-up interviews in autumn 2018 with police force areas across England and Wales…

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

…helps young adults move forward with their lives. A comprehensive cross government young adult strategy Research has repeatedly shown that offending behaviour doesn’t happen in isolation. Revolving Doors Agency’s 2021…

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…

Taking account of maturity – A guide for probation Practitioners

What practical steps can practitioners take to understand and assess maturity and consider its relevance at different stages of the criminal justice process? This guide looks at the importance of…

Universities of Crime: Young adults, the criminal justice system and social policy

…evidence on improving the way we support young adults, and looks to highlight the challenges faced, promote examples of good practice and identify the areas that need improving. Publisher: T2A…