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Here you can find over 500 posts tracking every major development in criminal justice since 2011. You can track crime trends, court modernisation and digitisation programmes and the impact of austerity. If you’re looking for something in particular, try the search box below.

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The State of Youth Justice 2020

Youth Justice Statistics for 2018/19 show that the number of first time entrants to the youth justice system fell by 18% last year.

Strengthening Youth Diversion

Briefing from the Centre for Justice Innovation calls on policymakers to strengthen evidence-led point-of-arrest youth diversion.

Does punishment work?

New research into British twins suggests that contact with the justice systems is more likely to promote future offending.

Change from within

The Criminal Justice Alliance calls for more opportunities for people with lived experience to move into jobs, leadership & influencing positions.

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