Matthew is currently Head of Service in the London Borough of Haringey where he heads up Youth Justice and Youth at Risk Strategy. He has over 18 years’ experience in the Youth Justice System in various roles and within various authorities. Matthew was also lead as the Strategic Development Manager for the London Accommodation Pathfinder which is the first Youth Justice alternative to custody supported accommodation for children at risk of remand and sentence into Youth Detention. He is passionate about supporting children within the Criminal Justice System, disproportionality, system change and sits as a chair and board member for some strategic boards across London.