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Criminal Justice
Building support for criminal justice reform

This is a thoughtful and intriguing report which gains importance from the twin facts that it is based on a substantial survey with members of the public and that it doesn’t pretend that the process of criminal justice reform will be easy to achieve.

Alcohol/Drugs/Gambling
Regional drug preferences

Interesting drug map finds that Welsh people use more amphetamines, West Country folk more cannabis and Londoners take twice as many Ecstasy tablets.

Alcohol/Drugs/Gambling
Mental health & substance misuse: A dual dilemma

A new report from Turning Point finds that the needs of people with mental health and substance misuse needs are still not being met and sets out an action plan

Prison
What is prison education for?

Excellent new report from Prisoner Learning Alliance & NPS constructs theories of change for 5 broad themes in prisoner education.

Payment by Results
The pros and cons of Payment by Results

Emerging findings from the use of Payment by Results in international development show clear benefits alongside a number of concerns.

police in action
Policing
Police effectiveness in a changing world

Action research by the Police Foundation found that reductions in funding and consequent re-structuring have resulted in a less effective, reactive approach.

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