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Stigmatising language dehumanises the individual and widens the gap between probation and people under probation supervision.
Revolving Doors report finds delivering tailored interventions that meet the health and human needs of young adults can turn young people’s lives around.
New research improves our understanding of the nature and impact of probation’s response to COVID-19.
Young adults call for radical police reform focussed on tackling poverty, trauma, and structural racism.
Revolving Doors research finds over half of young adults don’t think the police understand them or the challenges they face.
Revolving Doors Agency finds Black young adults are significantly more likely to be dragged into the criminal justice system for low-level offences.
The critical role of Police and Crime Commissioners and police services in preventing the new generation of young adults entering the revolving door.
The 10th anniversary of the Bradley Report finds we are slowly starting to make progress on the justice and health agenda.
Revolving Doors Agency finds vulnerable Londoners effectively excluded from access to legal support.
David Gauke clearly signals intention to tackle short prison sentences.
Rory Stewart’s article suggests the MoJ is serious about sentencing reform and banning prison sentences of less than six months.
FOI reveals shocking extent of homelessness amongst prisoner leavers.