'General Public, welcome to my life' An article by YJLC Director on Netflix show Adolescence

12th May 2025

General public, welcome to my life 

This article, written by one of our Directors and youth justice lawyer, Aika Stephenson, along with others, discusses the Netflix drama Adolescence. The series shows how easily children can become entangled in the criminal justice system, particularly through social media influences. Aika reflects on the show's depiction of events like dawn raids and the subsequent legal processes, noting that such scenarios are common in her professional experience. The series has cleverly brought these issues to public attention, highlighting the challenges faced by young people in the criminal justice system.