9 September 2013

Young Adults in Custody: The way forward

Prison, Young adults

Open report

What can we learn from the custody arrangements other countries make for young adults? With an analysis of policies in England and Wales, and reference to Swedish and Russian systems, and other jurisdictions, this report proposes alternative ways to plan custody, resettlement, housing and education.

Publisher: T2A
Author: Rob Allen

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