Policy brief: building new partnerships- Intergenerational Partnership Through an Intersectional Lens

This document discusses the importance of intergenerational partnerships in achieving justice for children and creating a peaceful and equitable future. It emphasizes the need for coherent and inclusive justice systems and advocates for shifting from child participation in adult justice processes to partnerships with children themselves. The document defines the key elements of meaningful partnerships and includes input from children and young people in determining these elements. It also provides prompting questions for child-friendly justice decision-making and showcases promising examples of partnership practices in various contexts. The policy brief offers priorities and recommended actions for policymakers and supporting bodies engaged in justice system reform for children. The overall goal is to ensure equal access to justice for all, as outlined in SDG 16.3.