Victims/survivors journeys through sexual violence support services
Linked data project shows many victims of sexual violence don’t get support.
There are 11.5 million people in prison globally
Global Prison Trends 2024 sheds light on key issues such as prison overcrowding, the mental health crisis, corruption, and the growing use of digital technologies.
Out of Court Disposals for people with health vulnerabilities
The provision of Out of Court disposals for people with substance use, mental health or other health vulnerabilities varies significantly between police force areas.
New push to end joint enterprise ‘legal dragnet’
CCJS report highlights how the current law on joint enterprise allows and encourages cases to be constructed with the absence of rigour and quality.
Probation officers need more training and support to work with young adults
Inspectorate finds probation needs more resources and training to work with young adults
The Youth Justice Reform Programme
The official evaluation of the Youth Justice Reform programme finds mixed results.
10 things I learnt from the Chief Inspector of Prisons Annual Report for 2023/24
10 interesting facts from the 2023/24 Chief Inspector of Prisons Annual Report
Newham young adult probation hub a success
Process evaluation of a specialist young adult probation hub finds a successful model.
Sentencing inflation
The Howard League publishes a paper by four former Lords Chief Justice criticising the substantial increase in the length of custodial sentences.
Growing old and dying inside
Prison Reform Trust on improving the experiences of older people serving long prison sentences.
Getting prison education right
Jon Collins of Prisoners’ Education Trust sets out ten recommendations for getting prison education right.
Less than half of Pre-Sentence Reports good enough
Probation inspectors find just 47% Pre-Sentence Reports up to standard.
