9 January 2009

Universities of Crime: Young adults, the criminal justice system and social policy

Maturity, Young adults

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Why have calls by criminal justice system experts about the specific needs of young adults largely been ignored? This report flags up the need for evidence on improving the way we support young adults, and looks to highlight the challenges faced, promote examples of good practice and identify the areas that need improving.

Publisher: T2A

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