Publications

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.

This briefing aims to support practitioners seeking to develop or improve gender-specific pre-court diversion schemes. 

This briefing provides practice principles to improve the use of out of court resolutions for young adults aged 18-24.
 

The Centre's response to the Independent Sentencing Review.

This report presents compiled data shared by the 13 FDACs in England for the period 1 July to 30 September 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.