Learning from Chance to Change Deferred Prosecution Pilot

…wider justice system, and therefore their engagement with the scheme. Learning from this, practitioners should consider their policing practices, training and cultural competency in order to increase uptake from participants…

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

Guides for practitioners

…adults Guides for practitioners Are you working with young adults? Take a look at our practical guides for professionals, produced by T2A partners. Search our guides for practitioners Search for:…

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…

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…

Sentencing Principles for Young Adults

This document sets out the principles that ought to be applied to young adults, typically aged 18 to 25, sentenced for any offence, in line with developments in case law,…

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…

I’m speaking the same language as them” – How Peer Mentoring Changes Lives

We spoke to Anthony Reid, Community Violence Mentor at St Giles Trust, about how his lived experience helps him mentor young people. Anthony is part of a team of mentors…

Better outcomes for children and young people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

…Brain Injury (ABI) from coming into contact with the criminal justice system. T2A has had a longstanding interest in Stan’s research into ABI, which can impact the process of becoming…

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…

Bridging the Gaps: New approaches to improving outcomes for care experienced young people given prison sentences

How do we develop networks, and develop training to break the cycle of re-offending by young adults with adverse childhood experiences, exacerbated by being in care? This report gives fresh…

A fresh start – Top tips for telling an employer about your criminal record

…clarifies the types of checks that can take place, and how to talk to an employer or potential employer, and anticipate and address their concerns. Publisher: Business in the Community…