19 July 2017

Race and the criminal justice system: hearing from young adults

Race and ethnicity, Young adults

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How can the voices of young black, Asian and minority ethnic adults be heard and taken into account by the criminal justice system?

Based on 90 in-depth conversations via focus groups, surveys, and interviews, this report gives insight into their experiences of policing and arrest, courts and sentencing, youth offending and probation services and custody. It identifies priority issues, develops consultation tools, and reports on a presentation of findings to the Ministry of Justice.

Publisher: Leaders Unlocked

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