Publications

This report documents the findings of the process and outcomes evaluation of CASS+, a charity which provides advice and support from magistrates' court settings in Devon & Cornwall.

This briefing reflects on positive steps the youth justice system has taken since we published our briefing ‘Strengthening youth diversion’ in 2020.

We have produced a review and synthesis of the available research on the use of the conditional caution, in order to inform the implementation of the new diversionary caution by all police forces. 
 

This guidance aims to support probation practitioners to improve their practice in working with individuals who speak English as a second or additional language.

This study explores the feasibility of developing problem-solving courts in the West Midlands, especially problem-solving courts for both court-involved children and young people and for young adults.

This report provides an overview of five years of Highbury Corner Community Advice.

This briefing provides a summary on the dynamics of female offending and details the importance of expanding the use of gender-specific approaches to women in the criminal justice system. It highlights some existing good practice in this area, and outlines some guidance for those seeking to implement a problem-solving court for women.

This report outlines the business case for the roll-out of Family Drug and Alcohol Courts to every local authority in England and Wales.

This briefing outlines what is different about the Family Drug and Alcohol Court approach, and its strengths.

This document highlights some of the main challenges currently facing the criminal justice system and provides practical innovative solutions that Police and Crime Commissioners could include in their plans upon taking office.