The latest data on women in the criminal justice system
The Female Offender Strategy Dashboard shows key trends for women in the CJS.
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The Female Offender Strategy Dashboard shows key trends for women in the CJS.
Sarah Waite’s research on women’s experiences of being in an open prison.
Pilot project shows value of supporting women at risk of breaching their community order.
HMPPS/NHS review highlights eight serious concerns about health and social care in women’s prisons
National Women’s Justice Coalition launch great new resource for women in contact with the justice system.
The Greater Manchester Problem Solving Courts provides a holistic approach to women on court orders.
Summer 2023 Safety in Custody statistics show massive increase in self-harm in women’s prisons
Hibiscus Initiatives research into the experiences of Black, minoritised and migrant women in contact with the justice system.
Prison “restricted status” rules for women and child prisoners are not supporting their rehabilitation and reduction of risk, but in many cases actively preventing it.
Independent Monitoring Boards highlight continued imprisonment of women on mental health grounds alone.
Agenda Alliance on women’s experiences of the police in the context of the Case report.
Julia Pitman says that women who offend as a result of coercive control are neither recognised or protected and are invisible victims.