I was given the amazing opportunity to be on a podcast with AYJ and Juvenis with 2 of the young men from my research. The Life of a Top Boy was about reframing the narratives that exist around young Black men who have experienced community violence. It allowed me to centre

This is a must listen!

Winston Goode (who I never thought I'd catch on a podcast!), Dr Ron Dodzro and 2 young people speaking about 'The Life of a Top Boy' report, and the realities of being young, Black and growing up in ends.

🎧NEW PODCAST!

‘The Life of a Top Boy' episode spotlights a groundbreaking report that centres the perspectives of young Black men on trauma & violence in the community.

Hear from our incredible guests Dr Ron Dodzro Winston Goode & young people Juvenis 🙌

💥 bit.ly/topboy-podcast

Join us 7th May 12.30-13.30 for our next Expert Voices webinar with AYJ looking at a presumption against short prison sentences for children. Sign up to hear our expert panel Dr. Anne-Marie Day, Laura Cooper (@YJLCUK) & Richard Goodacre (@MagsAssoc)

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📣 LAST PLACES REMAINING - Age Assessment & Age Disputes in Criminal Cases, 18 April📣

Aimed at CPS, defence & community care solicitors based in Kent, speakers will address issues in cases when putative children are age assessed as adults.

Book here 🔽 gardencourtchambers.co.uk/events/free-wo…

JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN! Don't let PAVA spray be used on children.

PAVA is a chemical irritant spray that can cause severe pain. It is classified under law as a prohibited weapon.

Show your support: howardleague.org/do-not-let-pav…
#DontPAVAChildren

Keeping children out of the justice system.
New report from Young Advocates, children & young people with lived experience of youth justice, supported by AYJ & Leaders Unlocked shares views on criminalisation, policing & intervention/diversion.
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🌟NEW YOUNG ADVOCATES REPORT: A youth-led report about keeping children & young people out of the justice system

The project is led by children & young people with lived experience of youth justice, supported by AYJ & Leaders Unlocked.

Read here: ow.ly/pIB450RfZG5

Keeping children out of the justice system
New report from Young Advocates, children & young people with lived experience of youth justice, supported by AYJ & Leaders Unlocked shares views on criminalisation, policing & intervention/diversion.
buff.ly/4cRtgmh

Keeping children out of the justice system
New report from Young Advocates, children & young people with lived experience of youth justice, supported by AYJ & Leaders Unlocked shares views on criminalisation, policing & intervention/diversion
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👋 This week AYJ says farewell to Pippa Goodfellow who has been our Chief Executive for the past 5 years.

We thank Pippa for her excellent leadership & wish her all the best in her new role at The Children's Society 🙌

We look forward to welcoming Jessica Mullen who joins us in May!

The AYJ is delighted to announce that the Charity Commission has registered us as a charity 🙌

We're grateful to all who have been involved in this process & that our work for the public benefit has been recognised through charitable status 🙏

More here: bit.ly/ayj-charity

Everyone AYJ & our amazing partners Leaders Unlocked are so proud of the Young Advocates for all they have achieved throughout this project 💛

The report is crucial reading about young people's perspectives on #youthjustice #policing #criminalisation #intervention &

📣 Today is the launch of #TheBigAmbition , informed by over 1 million children, including those impacted by crime & justice.

Great to see ambitions focused on ‘keeping children safe from crime’ that AYJ looks forward to pushing forwards with Children's Commissioner for England & the sector 🙌