Influencing policy

We understand the seemingly impossible situations young people face because of the experiences of our staff, volunteers and young people all over the UK. We use this knowledge to campaign for change on their behalf.

Over the past few years we’ve helped improve the support available to young people leaving care and influenced policy and practice in youth crime prevention.

Catch22 produce campaign reports, summaries and briefing papers for decision makers (politicians) and opinion formers (the media and the public). We also respond to Government consultations, brief and meet with parliamentarians, organise lobbying activities and work closely with civil servants on policy.

Briefings and policy consultation responses

All of Catch22's policy and parliamentarty briefings can be downloaded from the Publications section of the website. 

Catch22 campaigns

Right Time Right Support
Catch22's Right Time, Right Support report calls on local authorities to take the lead and protect a portion of the Early Intervention Grant for use in supporting teens and their families.

Find out more about the Right Time, Right Support campaign

The Digital Divide
Catch22’s young people and the digital divide report highlights the effects that the Government's drive to increase online services has on young people who have limited or no access to the internet.

Find out more about the digital divide and read our report

Ready or Not
Catch22 are calling for new thinking about policies for young people in their transition to adulthood. We think support for young people, aged 16 to 25, should follow need not age.

Find out more about our Ready or Not campaign.