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  • In Their Defence

  • Fighting for Youth Justice One Child at a Time
  • By: Aika Stephenson
  • Narrated by: Debra Michaels
  • Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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In Their Defence

By: Aika Stephenson
Narrated by: Debra Michaels
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No new parent expects their offspring's childhood to be tainted by arrest or conviction.

That only happens to other people's kids, right? Wrong. In this compelling book, written by one of Britain's top experts in youth justice, Aika Stephenson reveals the extraordinary cases she deals with daily. From the obviously vulnerable to the A-grade student from a stable upbringing, Just for Kids Law, the campaigning charity co-founded by Stephenson in 2007, has helped thousands of children and young people overcome the difficulties they face.

Aika says: ‘Every day in my job is an adventure, a battle for justice, heart-breaking, and a joy. But very few people truly understand the law that dictates the lives of our young people, and I want to share that with the public—both the heart-warming successes and the shocking failures of the system.'

From playground mischief to issues with immigration status, from housing to those facing years behind bars for a crime their friend committed, this book lays bare what really goes on behind the scenes, from the police station through to the young offenders' institution and everything in between. It is an important and revelatory book that confronts the issues that face all young people today.

©2023 Aika Stephenson (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd
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Gripping and disturbing at the same time!

A enthralling eye widening account of what it is like to be caught in the modern criminal justice system as a child… Everyone should read/listen to this. Amazing but also tragic.

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