In Their Defence

<p>No new parent expects their offspring’s childhood to be tainted by <b>arrest or conviction</b>. That only happens to other people’s kids, right? Wrong. In this compelling book, written by one of Britain’s top <b>experts </b>in <b>youth justice</b>, 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.<br><br>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 <b>shocking failures </b>of the system.’<br><