25 April 2023

Young people in transition in the criminal justice system evidence review

Custody, Race and ethnicity, Transition, Young adults

Open report
Cover image of AYJ's evidence review

This evidence review the examines the experiences of children and young people turning 18 while in contact with the justice system, exploring issues spanning the youth and adult criminal justice systems and wider support systems.


Publisher: Alliance for Youth Justice
Authors: Millie Harris, Mia Edwards

10 September 2025
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