A 10-point plan published by Revolving Doors Agency alongside the Transition to Adulthood Alliance (T2A), with input from young adults with experience of the criminal justice system, calls for PCCs to "create a distinct approach to engaging and collaborating with young adults".
It encourages them to work to understand and address disparities in the public’s trust in policing in order to improve reporting of crime amongst young adults, and ensure police and local partner agencies have access to training on developmental maturity.
It also recommends tailored diversion approaches for young adults who commit low-level offences and improved responses for young adults with multiple needs.
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