We spoke with Sarah Cowen, Family Caseworker at Future Living, about these two projects.

About the Monica Programme

“What they get is a room full of women who get it as it is about having [their concerns] validated and being heard and being seen”

We spoke with Andrew Bartlett, Manager for Out of Court Diversion Suite/Custody Policy at Cambridgeshire Constabulary, about the Out of Court Diversion Suite and Brighter Tomorrows. 

About the Out-of-Court Diversion Suite

This briefing outlines how policymakers can take a bold national approach to address the inconsistent coverage of community diversion, and strengthen the practice of this important area of police work.

We spoke with Paul Knight (Project Manager) about this sports and activity social inclusion programme which has been running for nearly 20 years and is delivered by Catch22, a social business.

About Suffolk Positive Futures

“It is all about using the power of sport to engage with young people”

This evidence and practice briefing outlines what police forces should think about when commissioning pre-court diversion interventions.

This briefing seeks to help FDAC practitioners and judges understand the basics and evidence around non-lawyer reviews, how to prepare for them and promising practice principles.

We spoke to Rachel Allen, Coordinator for Criminal Justice in Wales about these new facilities that allow survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence to provide evidence safely.

About Safe Video Link Evidence Facilities

We spoke with Mica Aspinwall, project manager within Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Service about their Child-First Diversion Pathfinder, its evaluation and how they used the Centre's cost avoidance tool to demonstrate the benefits of diversion.

This briefing brings attention to the particular damaging impact that contact with the youth justice system has on the over children with Special Educational Needs and Disability, and provides practical ideas about what can be done to address this harm.