Too many young people come into the criminal justice system because of multiple unmet needs. Diverting them into support and treatment can help them to grow out of a cycle of crisis and crime and realise their full potential.

Police forces usually hit a major barrier when they decide to set up schemes for young adults: they have very little evidence on ‘what works’ for supporting young adults who commit often repeat low-level crime due to unmet multiple needs.

This review aims to address that gap, by building on the literature and the practice know how of roundtable attendees to demonstrate the key elements of support that can be provided as part of an out of court disposal that can turn young adults lives around.

Published in June 2021 by Revolving Doors Agency, New Generation Policing, and the Transition to Adulthood Alliance.