Worrying surge in alcohol-related deaths
ONS data for 2020 shows a 19.6% increase in alcohol-specific deaths compared to 2019.
The Prison Leaver Innovation Challenge
The Prison Leaver innovation challenge aims to develop new technological solutions to support people leaving prison.
Dying behind bars
Hospice UK asks how we can better support people in prison at the end of life
Surge in number of people dying in prison
Safety in Custody Statistics reveal a 42% increase in the number of people dying in prison in the year to March 2021.
Girls turning 18 in the CJS fall through the gaps in the system
Girls in the criminal justice system face a cliff-edge as they turn 18 as many services change or drop off all at once and leave young women vulnerable at a critical time in their lives.
MPs want to limit future probation caseloads
Justice Committee’s report on the future of the probation service recommends a caseload limit of 50.
Home Detention Curfews under-used
Prison Reform Trust briefing finds the benefits of the Home Detention Curfew scheme are hampered by overly restrictive criteria and inefficient systems.
Creativity in prison under lockdown
Guide for prison staff on enabling creativity in criminal justice settings.
Liaison & Diversion schemes are cost effective
RAND evaluation of the impact of the national model of Liaison and Diversion schemes in police custody.
Serious and organised crime
Europol threat assessment shows that the trade in illegal drugs is the main driver to most organised crime groups.
The impact of parental conflict and substance misuse on children
Literature review for DWP examines links between parental conflict and substance misuse and the impact on children’s outcomes.
Prisons and prisoners in Europe
How does the UK compare to other European countries on prisons?