A system ill-equipped for neurodivergent young adults – “I’ve no idea how this person ended up where they are”

…face to face contact unless it’s somebody that he’s comfortable and familiar with, so fortunately he will let his two probation practitioners come to his home.” James now requires such…

Zahid Mubarek Trust

…discrimination complaints in prisons and what a good investigating discrimination complaints system looks like, developed by the ZMT. The panel will scrutinise anonymised discrimination complaints and provide feedback to prison…

Friends, Families and Travellers

…its deep connections with the communities to hear and understand the experience of young adults and families at the different stages of the T2A pathway model and gain their insights…

Young Adults in Transition: The local picture in national context

How does where young adults live influence their opportunities to lead a productive life outside the criminal justice system? With reference to census data, as well as housing equity, and…

Evidence briefing: Racial bias is pulling Black young adults into the revolving door

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…

What does research tell us about young adults from ethnic minorities in the justice system?

…from GRT communities were more likely than other female prisoners to have complex needs, to experience bullying/victimisation from other prisoners and were more likely to report feeling unsafe.8 What can…

Q&A with Karene Taylor, Leaders Unlocked

…always feel my opinion matters. I’ve found it eye opening to learn about the different issues affecting young adults coming through in the reports from our partners. But I feel…

Helping Young Adults with Care Experience Thrive after Release

…other agencies. She found positive adults that Tom had met in the past who could come into his life and be his role models. Working with Tom’s personal advisor (PA),…

“It’s not always a straight line” – How sports mentoring is turning young men’s lives around.

…sport interventions have been found to reduce offending by 52 per cent, significantly cutting violent crime. But I’d argue it’s not the actual sport or newfound rugby skills that lead…

How does exploitation affect young adults in the criminal justice system? 

…ran a short session around exploitation and young adults at a HMPPS Wales meeting attended by youth and young adult leads. “They were incredibly receptive, but a lot of the…

ICPR – Young people with convictions as volunteers: guidance for resettlement organisations

How can barriers to volunteering be overcome? This guidance is designed to help resettlement organisations promote volunteering as a positive choice for young people with offending histories. It includes details…