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On Probation

Young adults and parole

Rob Allen and Laura Janes on their new report on young adults and parole.

Criminal Justice

We need sentencing principles for young adults

Howard League report recommends that principles should consider the relationship between immaturity and blameworthiness, capacity to change, and the impact of race and histories of care.

Prison

Why are young women prisoners neglected?

A distinct approach to young adult women is likely to give them the best chance of growing out of crime and leading happy, healthy and productive lives.

Criminal Justice

Do we need different courts for young adults?

One of the strongest elements of this report is that it suggests a straightforward approach for piloting a young adults court which would not necessarily require a great need of financial investment.

Criminal Justice

How are Police Commissioners tackling women’s offending?

The multiple needs faced by women in contact with the criminal justice system mean that it is the responsibility of a range of agencies to work together for a more effective approach. PCCs can provide the leadership to ensure a co-ordinated approach to women’s offending.

Criminal Justice

PCCs spotlight better mental health practice

The election of a Conservative government means that PCCs are here to stay (Labour would have abolished them), and there is much to learn from how the first generation of PCCs have approached these challenging partnership issues, and used their role to help improve responses in their area. Given the current state of crisis in the police, probation and prison services, the leadership of PCCs may turn out to be critical and there is real value in this briefing series which points the way forward, instead of merely identifying problems.

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