Ben Estep

Articles by: Ben Estep

Keeping young people out of the system prevents crime: Youth diversion toolkit

14th September 2015

Ben Estep - Centre for Justice Innovation

ANALYSIS: Ben Estep, of the Centre for Justice Innovation, introduces the Centre's new toolkit for for practitioners involved in, or considering creating, youth diversion schemes

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Ben is the Youth Justice Programme Manager at the Centre for Justice Innovation. Previously, Ben was a researcher with NEF’s Valuing What Matters team, contributing to NEF’s work on innovations in criminal justice policy, including early intervention and diversion of young people, and problem-solving in courts. Prior to NEF, he was a researcher at the Vera Institute of Justice, a New York-based non-profit research and consultancy organisation that focused on helping leaders in government and civil society improve justice systems. At Vera, he worked on a variety of projects related to youth justice, child welfare, and international legal development. Previously, he worked on policy and sociological research at the Center for Economic Progress and at the Sloan Center on Parents, Children & Work, both in Chicago. He has a BA in Sociology from the University of Chicago and an MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy from the London School of Economics. He also enjoys running, walking and baking.