Publications

This research provides a financial analysis of problem solving courts for women in comparison to the costs of other more commonly used sentences. 

This evidence & practice briefing aims to support practitioners seeking to enhance their court-based response to women.

This evidence briefing gathers evidence on the diverse needs of women attending criminal courts, whether as defendants, victims or witnesses, and highlights opportunities to improve experiences and better meet the needs of women.

This briefing offers our concerns about aspects of the Crime and Policing Bill currently passing through Parliament.

This research looks at the risks that children in contact with the social care system face that could result in criminal justice involvement and explores practical responses to mitigate these. 

This report presents compiled data shared by the 13 FDACs in England for the period 1 January to 31 March 2025, to offer a live picture of the circumstances facing families in FDAC, the work that is done to support them and the outcomes that have been achieved.

This research brings together women’s perspectives on effective substance use treatment and support, identifying six key characteristics of effective treatment and providing recommendations for central government, local authorities and service providers.

This report – which we co-authored with the Youth Endowment Fund – provides guidance on how to deliver diversion effectively for children and young people. 

The third Family Drug and Alcohol Courts annual report pulls together key figures on the activity and impact of these courts over 2024.

This report presents compiled data shared by the 13 FDACs in England for the period 1 October to 31 December 2024, to offer a live picture of the circumstances facing families in FDAC, the work that is done to support them and the outcomes that have been achieved.