How can disparities in the youth justice system be addressed? Why are some children criminalised and others are not?
Background
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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Related UKRI funded projects
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Risks, Needs and Discrimination: Examining the Fairness of Assessment and Planning Frameworks for Youth Justice Interventions
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Funded by: ESRC
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Why might this be relevant?
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ORA: Understanding and Preventing Youth Crime (UPYC)
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Lead research organisation: Birkbeck, University of London
Why might this be relevant?
Conducts a comparative survey on youth crime and attitudes in multiple countries.
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An Investigation of Relationships between Alternative Provision and Youth Offending
The experience of justice-involvement or school exclusion or both comprise 'crucial events' in a young person's life that can critically shape their life trajectory. Youth offenders' educational histories often include e...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Roehampton
Why might this be relevant?
The project investigates the relationship between alternative provision and youth offending, addressing disparities in the youth justice system.