“There’s a level of ignorance, a not wanting to understand” – Raising Awareness of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

…my balance, memory, complex planning, judgement. I have issues with filtering inappropriate comments. When I’m fatigued or when I’m tired from sleep deprivation, they’re all enhanced. “When I’m very tired,…

Turning 18

…This practical guide is designed to help people navigate different regimes, rules and principles. Publisher: Youth Justice Legal Centre Authors: Claire Mawer in collaboration with Katya Moran and Laura Cooper…

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…

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….

Young Adults in Court: Developing a Tailored Approach

Do intimidating court processes and language bewilder young adults and are there ways of working that could improve outcomes? This report explains how to put a young adult court into…

You Can’t Put a Number On It: A report from young adults on why in criminal justice maturity is more important than age

…be provided? This report captures young adult lived experiences of the criminal justice process, and conveys their views on how it could work better. Publisher: Howard League for Penal Reform…

Young Adult Advisors on Criminal Justice: Hearing from young adults in the CJS

…based on peer-led engagement with over 500 young adults. It features verbatim quotes and outlines recommendations young advisors have put forward for agencies and decision-makers to consider. Publisher: Leaders Unlocked…

Young Adult Advisors on Criminal Justice: Hearing from young adults in the CJS 

…peer-led engagement with over 500 young adults. It features verbatim quotes and outlines recommendations young advisors have put forward for agencies and decision-makers to consider. Publisher: T2A Author: Leaders Unlocked…

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…

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…

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…

T2A response to Ministry of Justice Prison Strategy White Paper, February 2022