Blogs Resettlement of child prisoners needs to improve 02 Oct 19 Justin Johnson looks at a new report calling for more to be done to help children leaving custody to re-enter society.
Press releases Guide to help lawyers advocate for looked-after children at the police station 24 Sep 19 The guide, jointly published by Just for Kids Law and the Howard League for Penal Reform, aims to reduce the overcriminalisation of children in care
Blogs Too many children in care end up in the criminal justice system – we need to do better 10 Sep 19 Laura Cooper writes about the crucial role that youth justice lawyers have to play in reducing the criminalisation of looked after children at the police station.
Podcasts Just for Kids Law pilots podcast episode 29 Aug 19 "This Young Life" tells the stories of young people struggling to stand up for their rights
News Parliamentary report calls for new approach to youth violence 31 Jul 19 The report on serious youth violence from the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee labels government policy "completely inadequate" and recommends focusing on prevention.
Press releases Lawful young migrants tell new Immigration Minister: 'Home Office is blighting our lives.' 31 Jul 19 Soaring fees and harsh immigration processes are driving families into poverty and damaging prospects of ambitious young people, according to research published today.
Blogs Six things our new Prime Minister should do for children’s rights 25 Jul 19 Too many children are losing out at home, at school and in the criminal justice system. Enver Solomon gives the new PM a few suggestions on how to ensure their rights are protected and promoted.
Press releases High Court rules against Just for Kids Law in challenge to use of children as spies 09 Jul 19 Today the High Court handed down its judgment on a case against the Home Office concerning the use of children as spies by the police and other
News MPs debate ending child imprisonment 25 Jun 19 The Westminster Hall debate taking place today comes after pressure from a coalition of organisations seeking an end to child imprisonment in England and Wales.