What’s Your Story? sets out recommendations based on the views of 582 young people aged 12 to 27 across England, who are either ex-offenders or are at risk of entering the criminal justice system.
Led by charity User Voice, the report said a national employment agency led and staffed by ex-offenders would help to drive down levels of unemployment and crime. According to the research, government should also offer incentives to encourage employers to take on ex-offenders.
Mark Johnson, founder of User Voice, said: "Despite the level of exclusion these young people experienced, and the chaotic nature of many of their lives, this project has shown they have much to add in improving criminal justice services.
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