Centre for Crime
and Youth Justice Research
Dedicated to transforming the lives of justice-experienced children and young people through evidence-based research
Youth Justice Research, Policy & Practice
We are experts in youth justice research, policy and practice. Grounded in innovative and creative methodologies, our work places the voices and experiences of young people at its core. We influence and advocate for child-centred policies and practices to promote meaningful change
and systemic reform in youth justice systems globally.
Our three thematic priorities are:
To be a global leader in impactful youth justice research.
To undertake research that is grounded in innovative, participatory and creative methodologies.
To foster the next generation of youth justice researchers.
Latest Research Projects
Evaluation of the YouthPrint model in County Durham
This project is exploring the impact of the YouthPrint model…
Young people’s views about hotspot policing
Young people across Greater Manchester took part in research exploring…
Evaluation of the Greater Manchester Oasis Navigators Custody Pilot
Funded by the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit, the GM…
Contact us to get involved
You can also reach out via email at ccyjr@mmu.ac.uk