Research and reports

…which explains and describes why there’s such a strong case for treating young people in the criminal justice system differently from other groups. Search our research and reports Search for:…

Better in Europe? European responses to young adult offending

This briefing explains how most European justice systems accept that age should be reflected in criminal justice decision-making, and that employing a more tolerant approach to juvenile offenders is justified…

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

T2A memo for Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Committee 2021

Understanding barriers to Restorative Justice for young people, young adults and victims of crime

…and young adults from Black, Asian and other ethnic backgrounds was the lack of trust in services, particularly regarding the police. Real-world examples: There is a distinct lack of offenders…

Devon and Cornwall Police – An Evidence-Based Approach to Diversion

…and care leavers. The scheme takes a strength-based approach to working with young adults – helping them to take positive steps towards a pro-social identity. It also helps individuals to…

T2A response to the Youth Custody Service consultation on the Policy Framework on Transition of young people from youth to adult custody, February 2019

International report on young adults calls for justice system reform

…and outcomes of the young adults from this specialist court were compared with another cohort of young adults from a comparison court. Young adults from the specialist court reported that…

Supporting young adults with experience of care and custody – Handbook

Informed by the piloting of Always Hope in the West Midlands, this handbook aims to help staff in other regions implement the protocols and practices that can improve the support…

Previous work

T2A Previous Work T2A has supported a range of different research projects over the years, and you can learn more about work which has now finished below. Contact us if…

Neurodiverse young adults falling through the net – “A drastic cry for help”

We spoke to Tracy Hammond​, Research and Innovation Director at KeyRing, and Paul*, who has a mild learning disability, about how we can divert neurodiverse young adults away from the…

From Criminal Justice to Social Justice: Rethinking approaches to young adults subject to criminal justice control

How can we reduce the harm to vulnerable young people caught up in the criminal justice system and avoid compounding their disadvantage and trauma? This report explains that those who…