CYCJ Webinar: Neurodivergent children's experiences in the Youth Justice System
Thu 22 May 2025 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM BST Online, Teams
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Summary:
The presentation will share the latest evidence and findings related to neurodivergent children's experiences in the youth justice system. We will consider neurodivergent children's pathways into, through and out of the youth justice system. Finally, we will share some recommendations for practitioners.
Bio:
Dr Anne-Marie Day is a Criminology Lecturer based in the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies at MMU. She has conducted research on children in care and neurodivergent children’s experiences in the youth justice system. Anne-Marie is currently working on a research project exploring racial disparity in youth justice diversion. Anne-Marie also has many years’ experience as a practitioner and policy maker within criminal justice. She is a qualified Probation Officer, and has worked in the community, courts and prison. Anne-Marie has also worked as a youth justice manager and for the Youth Justice Board as a Senior Policy Adviser. Anne-Marie is a board member for the Alliance for Youth Justice.
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