This book explores the journey of young people through a Secure Training Centre and, more generally, the criminal justice system in the UK. It examines the extent to which young people have been failed by the system at every stage of their lives, with incarceration used as a means of removing 'the problem' from society. To explore this process, the authors utilise an integrated theoretical framework to develop a new rehabilitative approach focused on developing positive outcomes for young people. The book deploys a social impact measurement methodology to evaluate the experience and outcomes of youth justice interventions at a Secure Training Centre. Such an approach provides a fresh perspective on the youth justice debate which has traditionally utilised outcome data to measure immediate impact relating to recidivism and is therefore not focused on the young person holistically. Using a social impact framework to evaluate youth justice, underpinned by an integrated theoretical framework, allows for assessment to be made which place the young person at the centre of evaluation.

Claire Paterson-Young is Senior Researcher at the Institute of Social Innovation and Impact at the University of Northampton, UK. Claire's completed a large research project measuring the impact of secure accommodation on young people in the criminal justice system. She has significant experience working in youth and restorative justice, social impact and safeguarding.

Richard Hazenberg is Professor of Social Innovation at the Institute of Social Innovation and Impact at the University of Northampton, UK. Richard has managed several international and national research projects for the University including projects funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), Horizon 2020 (H2020) and Big Lottery Fund.

Meanu Bajwa-Patel is Senior Researcher at the Institute of Social Innovation and Impact at the University of Northampton, UK. Meanu has considerable experience of teaching students at secondary level and trainee teachers. Her research includes working with families of children with SEND, schools and disadvantaged young people and she has managed both national and European research projects.