Dare to Care: Representing care experienced young people

…experienced children and young adults to understand the relevant legal framework, reduce unnecessary criminalisation, and achieve better outcomes. Publisher: Youth Justice Legal Centre Authors: Kate Aubrey-Johnson and Dr Laura Janes…

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…

Consultation responses

…the Government and other bodies, such as the Sentencing Council, as well as inquiries by Parliamentary Select Committees and All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs). Search our consultation responses Search for:…

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…

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

Pilot diversion scheme empowering young adults

…he’s referring someone to other services. “You’re not just this referral mechanism. You’re working with each individual to understand what they need. “For example, I’m working with this young guy…

The growing case for young adult courts in England and Wales 

…processes and terminology – making it challenging for them to actively participate and understand what is going on.   Citing international research conducted on the experiences of young adults in Hong…

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

Breaking through barriers: Supporting prison staff to communicate effectively with young adults

…community settings and the care system. They have published three reports and three practical resources for working with young adults – all of which highlight their voices and experiences. Recently,…

What does research tell us about young adults in the justice system and trauma?

…someone feels or behaves, and that organisational cultures and practices do not allow a person’s trauma to get in the way of their access to services.3 TIP usually involves: 1)…

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),…