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Centre for Justice Innovation finds that a 22% drop in the use of PSRs has resulted into a big fall in the number of community sentences.
A new court model from Centre for Justice Innovation & T2A draws upon research that has shown young adults’ brain development and maturity makes them a group distinct from both children and from fully mature adults.
Why have community sentences fallen sharply (by 24%) in England and Wales over the last decade but increased by 18% in Scotland?
Problem-solving courts The Justice Secretary before last, Michael Gove, was very keen on problem-solving courts; the last post-holder, Liz Truss, much less so and we
Centre for Justice Innovation report shows how BAME distrust in the justice system results in a compounding of discrimination and calls for community justice.
Excellent resource from the Centre for Justice Innovation helps youth justice practitioners make the practice and financial case for youth diversion schemes.
Centre for Justice Innovation looks at the difficulties for released prisoners in accessing advice and support on release and makes key recommendations.
Centre for Justice Innovation publishes an extremely helpful delivery plan for trialing problem-solving courts in England & Wales. Will the MoJ follow through?
New review from the Centre for Justice Innovation finds that many (but not all) models of problem-solving courts are effective. But what will Liz Truss do?
New value for money evaluation of the London Family Drug and Alcohol Court by the Centre for Justice Innovation finds each £1 spent generates £2.30 in savings.
One of the strongest elements of this report is that it suggests a straightforward approach for piloting a young adults court which would not necessarily require a great need of financial investment.