Responding to youth crime & anti-social behaviour
Engaging with the views of young people with experience of the youth justice system
About this study
This study informed recommendations for the reform of the youth justice system and other related services for children and young people. These recommendations were made by the Independent Commission on Youth Crime and Antisocial Behaviour.
Our work with young people used innovative research and engagement techniques to find out about their experiences of the youth justice system. We spoke to young people who were witnesses, victims or perpetrators of crime.
By giving young people a 'voice', this study promoted the inclusion agenda, a key aim of the funder, the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. It also explored in-depth the experience of young people who engaged in and were affected by antisocial behaviour to understand more about their motivations, experiences and what they think would help to prevent young people getting involved in antisocial and criminal behaviour.
Find out more
A number of different reports have been written about this
study.
• You can read the full report
here.
• Guidelines for engaging young people and professionals in
this kind of project are available here.
Potential policy impact
The findings from this study have informed recommendations by the Independent Commission on Youth Crime and Antisocial Behaviour on how the youth justice system should be reformed. The Commission is made up of senior public figures and experts in the youth crime field and their recommendations are made in the report, 'Time for a Fresh Start'. And this report is available here.
Methods
This study included qualitative indepth interviews with 21 young people and three deliberative groups. We also hosted a series of facilitated engagement workshops that brought together young people and members of the Independent Commission on Youth Crime and Antisocial Behavior so they could engage in a meaningful dialogue and exchange of learning.
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