T2A response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on the Policy Framework for Incentives and Earned Privileges, September 2018

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

…between theory and practice and provides tools for practitioners to put into practice. Publisher: NACRO & The University of Salford Authors: Neal Hazel, Caroline Drummond, Mark Welsh, and Katie Joseph…

Timely Justice – Turning 18

T2A Position Statement on Young Adults in Youth Custody

…are likely to compromise existing provision for children and come at the expense of their welfare or the rights and protections that are afforded to them for good reason, while…

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…

Young Muslims on Trial: A scoping study on the impact of Islamophobia on criminal justice decision-making 

Do negative stereotypes about Islam influence criminal justice decision-making, which has consequences for young Muslim defendants? This report explains the importance of challenging religious assumptions and having culturally competent engagement…

New Generation: Preventing young adults being caught in the revolving door 

How can we intervene earlier and stabilise the bridge to adulthood to cut crime and reduce demand on police, courts, probation, prisons and other local services? This report describes how…

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…

T2A Fact File: Young Adults today: Substance misuse and young adults in the criminal justice system

Can tacking substance among young people reduce their involvement with the criminal justice system? This factsheet explains that alcohol and drug misuse are more common among young adult offenders, looks…

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…

Young Adults and Criminal Justice: International norms and practices

What can other countries and international standards tell us about how to improve the way we approach young people in the criminal justice system? With reference to approaches in Germany,…

4 Front

…system. 2. It will use a Critical Participatory Action Research Programme model to conduct the qualitative research. 4Front members will be trained in youth engagement research and conduct in-depth research…