Recent trends in the youth justice system show a sharp decrease in the criminalisation and incarceration of children since 2007. This shift is attributed to increased diversion from the court system and a more tolerant approach towards youth crime. The focus is now on promoting positive outcomes and

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Research and policy initiatives led by Claire Sands focus on representing looked-after children at police stations to end unnecessary criminalisation. The programme aims to mitigate the disproportionate criminalisation, high police call-outs, and formal convictions of children in residential care. B

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