AYJ Monthly Newsletter: April 2022
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NEWS
NEW POLICY BRIEFING: A critical juncture for youth justice: Learning lessons and future directions for a post-pandemic youth justice system
AYJ published a new policy briefing which considers key challenges for the youth justice system that have been brought about, aggravated or accentuated by the pandemic. It examines delays to justice, children’s experiences of courts and sentencing, and the role of Youth Offending Teams. It demonstrates how the youth justice system is at a critical juncture, considers future directions for justice for children, and calls for lessons to be learnt from experiences during the pandemic.
This publication is the second of three policy briefings for our ‘Impact of COVID-19 on Youth Justice’ research project, delivered in collaboration between ourselves and the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.
Find the full briefing here.
A new research paper by the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies (MCYS) was also published as part of the joint project. This research paper is the first national study that explores YOT’s adaptations to practice and service delivery and the impact of these adaptations on children.
AYJ VACANCY: Policy & Communications Officer
AYJ is looking for an enthusiastic new Policy and Communications Officer to support us in developing our programme of policy, communications and influencing work. Find out more and apply here!
YOUNG ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH JUSTICE: Setting the Agenda for Children and Young People in the Youth Justice System
As part of HMPPS Insights 2022, the Young Advocates will be leading discussions which explore how to ensure children and young people are at the heart of objectives and influencing. The event will take place online on Thursday 12th May, 12pm – 1.30pm. Register here.
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VIEWS
The Young Advocates provide insight to press regulator on children, youth justice, and the media
The Young Advocates were recently invited to provide insight to press regulator IMPRESS in a consultation workshop. This was an opportunity to feed into IMPRESS’ consultation on their proposed changes to the IMPRESS Standards Code and Guidance, ensuring that, in the context of youth justice, the code works to avoid damaging and unjust press coverage of children. We shared the key thoughts and recommendations raised by the Young Advocates in this insightful and crucial discussion here.
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