Responding to Neurodivergence in the Youth Justic

Responding to Neurodivergence in the Youth Justice System Transdisciplinary Research for Youth Justice (TRYJustice) July 2026 Dr Hope Kent, University of Nottingham Professor Adeela ahmed Shafi, University of Gloucestershire Professor Nathan Hughes, University of Sheffield Aaron Ankrah, Expert by Lived Experience Shelley Kyle, Youth Custody Service Thomas Procter-Legg, University of Oxford Andy Watch, Vinney Green Secure Children’s Home Dr Tristan Middleton, University of Gloucestershire Professor Stan Gilmour, University of Exeter Dan Whyte, Expert by Lived Experience, DWRM Annmarie Lewis, Barrow Cadbury Trust Dr Legha Momtazian, University of Gloucestershire Dr Caroline Bald, The Open University Dr Danica Darley, University of Sheffield Author Note: The views expressed in this paper represent the collective position of the TRYJustice network, but do not necessarily reflect the views of individual members or their affiliated organisations. TRYJustice are grateful to the University of Gloucestershire for funding the network.