Police use of digital, scientific and other technologies
How can the police and wider criminal justice system best balance the potential benefits and risks of using new technologies?
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How can the police and wider criminal justice system best balance the potential benefits and risks of using new technologies?
Linked data project shows many victims of sexual violence don’t get support.
The provision of Out of Court disposals for people with substance use, mental health or other health vulnerabilities varies significantly between police force areas.
CCJS report highlights how the current law on joint enterprise allows and encourages cases to be constructed with the absence of rigour and quality.
Latest Femicide census finds at least 147 women were killed by men in 2021.
Young advocates report explore routes into the justice system for young people and, critically, pathways out of it.
New linked data sets explore the use of substance misuse services by victims and suspects of homicide.
The Centre for Justice Innovation explores how youth diversion is NOT working for children with special educational needs and disabilities
Report from Advance presents an evidence-based approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to domestic abuse.
HMI Probation Academic Insight on the Sequential Intercept Model – a trauma-informed diversionary framework.
Knife crime information including specific offences and facts & figures.
Black and minoritised women face additional barriers in seeking protection from domestic abuse.