What types of youth justice interventions and disposals work best to reduce (re)offending and promote positive life outcomes for children, for whom, under which circumstances and why? For example, are there critical intervention points and do some approaches work better for children with specific characteristics or backgrounds? Are offence-specific interventions effective, for example, in relation to violence against women and girls, and knife-crime?
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The objective for MoJ is to develop a sustainable and effective prison and probation service that protects the public, delivers interventions that break the cycle of reoffending and rebuilds confidence in the criminal justice system. We want to divert adults, children and young people away from crime. Our evidence interests span a range of areas through all stages of the justice system, with a particular focus on improving holistic systems-wide understanding of what works to improve outcomes.
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ORA: Understanding and Preventing Youth Crime (UPYC)
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Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it focuses on understanding youth offending and attitudes to crime, but does not specifically address interventions or disposals.
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Risks, Needs and Discrimination: Examining the Fairness of Assessment and Planning Frameworks for Youth Justice Interventions
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Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it examines discrimination in youth justice interventions, but does not directly address the effectiveness of interventions in reducing reoffending.
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Manchester Metropolitan University and Positive Steps Oldham
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Lead research organisation: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Why might this be relevant?
Not relevant as it focuses on enhancing practitioner skills and services, rather than directly addressing the effectiveness of interventions in reducing reoffending.