The risks of segregation
The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman’s office guest blogs on a new learning lessons bulletin about deaths in segregation
Only a quarter of CJS voluntary sector organisations paid in full for the service they deliver
Clinks 2026 State of the Sector report highlights the pressures affecting the CJS voluntary sector
Too few prisoners benefitting from exercise and sport
Prison inspectors find access to physical activity in prisons varies considerable with too few able to benefit from exercise and sport
Too little support for increasing numbers of remand prisoners
Prisons Inspectorate says that too few prisons have developed a strategy to managing people on remand, leaving them vulnerable.
Structured treatment via drug and alcohol treatment orders reduces reoffending
Study into pathways between probation and addiction treatment shows half engage in structured treatment which reduces reoffending.
Prisons failing to draw on family support
Prison inspectorate thematic review finds prisons too often fail to understand and develop the potential benefits of family contact.
Women’s Justice Board promises more funding to help women out of the revolving door of crime
Government promises £32m to tackle root causes of women’s reoffending.
(Almost) Everything you want to know about women in the criminal justice system
The latest (March 2026) update to the female offender dashboard provides comprehensive information on women involved in the CJS.
Professionally loving care with justice involved children
NAYJ briefing on building cultures of relational care
The role of the probation hostel in successful resettlement
Bridging custody and community: The role of Approved Premises in successful reintegration
Improving collaboration between police and women’s centres
Centre for Justice Innovation evidence and practice briefing on improving collaboration between police forces and women’s centres.
New resources for justice practitioners in 2026
The newest additions to the Butler Trust’s Knowledge Exchange site for prison, probation and youth justice practitioners.
