A Life Sentence for Young People

…background to the criminal records regime, the number of young people affected, and argues for a distinct system for children, and a nuanced approach to young adults. Publisher: Unlock Author:…

Improving responses to young adults: A checklist for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)

What can police and crime commissioners (PCCs) do to address the housing, mental health and substance misuse needs of young adults who come into contact with the CJS? This report…

Why prioritise young adults? Four key messages for PCCs

…group will be a vital consideration for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) as they set their local policing priorities and commission services to reduce crime and reoffending. This guide describes…

T2A response to the Ministry of Justice Murder Sentencing consultation March 2024

Towards a shared future

…and the high personal and financial costs. It describes the current commissioning landscape and explores three approaches to improve the commissioning of services for young adults. Publisher: Revolving Doors Agency…

Towards a Shared Future

…and the high personal and financial costs. It describes the current commissioning landscape and explores three approaches to improve the commissioning of services for young adults. Publisher: Revolving Doors Agency…

Broke but not broken. What the academic literature and young adults tell us about the interplay between poverty, inequality and repeat contact with policing

How do we recognise the impact of poverty on 18-25-year-olds who encounter the criminal justice system? The contribution of young people to this report, through peer-led qualitative research, provides insight…

Policy, Purpose and Pragmatism: Dilemmas for voluntary and community organisations working with black young people affected by crime

How do voluntary organisations address the needs of black young people in criminal justice strategies? This report looks at voluntary and community work and identifies a lack of clarity about…

Making Restorative Justice Work for Women 

Do women who offend respond well to restorative justice conferences? The findings in this study show that restorative justice conferences are often experienced as positive by the women offenders who…

Aiming Higher

What can young people tell us about what constitutes good practice? This report reveals that young people want to be understood and listened to, and receive continuity of support. It…

Effective approaches with young adults: A guide to probation services

How can young adults be supported during one of the most important developmental stages of their lives? This guide provides practical suggestions for effective ways to engage young adults and…

T2A response to Justice Committee inquiry on Children and Young People in Custody October 2019