T2A response to the National Audit Office study on improving resettlement support for prison leavers to reduce reoffending November 2022

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…

Young adults and parole – a new report by T2A

…T2A report also argues that the Parole Board should treat those up to 25 as young adults, which would not only reflect the latest research on brain development but bring…

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…

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…

Peer Hearing – community interventions by and for young adults

…pilot came from US-based community courts. Natalie explains: “I came across the practice of peer courts in the US three years ago. They harness the power of local partners and…

What’s changed five years after the landmark Lammy Review?

…Last week, the Prison Reform Trust published an update on the progress of the Lammy Review’s prison recommendations. Commenting, Peter Dawson, director of the Prison Reform Trust said: “More than…

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…

What does research tell us about building positive relationships with young adults?

Georgia Barnett is a psychologist and researcher, and partner at KTA Research and Consulting who specialise in bringing evidence into criminal justice practice. Georgia worked for HMPPS for 22 years,…

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…

Integrated Offender Management Cymru All Wales Youth to Adult Transition Model

How can an all-Wales offender management strategy support young adults in the criminal justice system? This analysis of the responses of practitioners and stakeholders, demonstrates wide support for an approach…

T2A response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons consultation on Expectations for Children’s Young Offender Institutions, July 2018