In our latest blog, the Centre's Director, Phil Bowen, reflects on what the far right, racist riots over the past week mean for our criminal justice system- and whether it can deliver. Read it here: ow.ly/FvSu50SR2XK

In response to the vile rioting we have seen, we need to get our criminal justice response right. A 🧵

We join The Drive Partnership in calling on the Government to strengthen responses to perpetrators of domestic abuse. To find out how, read a #CallforFurtherAction here: drivepartnership.org.uk/a-call-for-fur…

Job alert! We are recruiting an intern to join our policy and comms team, to be our eyes and ears in Westminster, and help increase the reach and impact of the Centre’s work. Starting in September, apply by the 12 August. Find out more: app.beapplied.com/apply/gil22ibd…

We are looking for an intern to help us develop our work articulating the links between women in contact with the criminal justice system and areas such as the care system, substance use and violence against women and girls. Find out more: app.beapplied.com/apply/uagispo9…

Last day to apply! We are recruiting 2 interns, London-based for 4 months on the London Living Wage. Policy and Communications Intern: app.beapplied.com/apply/gil22ibd… Women in Justice Research Intern: app.beapplied.com/apply/uagispo9…

Research by Centre for Justice Innovation explores how court fines affect people’s mental health and finances. The fear of being unable to pay a fine led people to worry about affording essentials like food and rent - especially among people on low incomes. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3SwYvua

FDAC Court Visit – Tuesday 30th July 2024 - High Sheriff West Midlands - Read all about our visit from the High Sheriff of the West Midlands a few weeks ago. Thanks so much for visiting us and for your ongoing support of the problem solving courts! High Sheriff of the West Midlands Helen Davies

Our members contributed to this important research by Centre for Justice Innovation on the impact of court fines on people on low incomes ⬇️

"My visit to the FDAC courts was both enlightening and inspiring, reaffirming the importance of community-based solutions and a compassionate approach to addressing complex social issues." Read more about High Sheriff of the West Midlands's visit to Birmingham & Solihull FDAC here: highsheriffwestmidlands.com/events-post/fd…

🚨We've released our new CourtWatch London learning guide! Curious about starting your own courtwatching project? Find out how we managed volunteer recruitment, training, data collection and much more. 🔗Explore the guide: transformjustice.org.uk/publication/co…

In January we held an Expert Voices event on the potential impact a presumption against short sentences could have on women and what measures need to be taken to support women to engage with community sentences as an alternative. Watch the recording: youtube.com/watch?v=YNBjWl…

📣We're seeking Race Equity Consultants to support in our research and evaluation work. Consultants will collaborate with evaluators and researchers commissioned by YEF, to incorporate a race equity perspective in our projects and boost diversity among researchers involved.

Our care system too often fails children, separating families who, with the right support, could remain together. Join us at the Liberal Democrats Party Conference to hear the evidence & lived experience of how family problem-solving courts offer a better & cheaper solution.

Our flagship annual event – our conference and awards ceremony – is taking place online on 23 November. We'll be exploring "Solutions not sticking plasters: fixing the long-term challenges in the justice system". We have an amazing line-up of speakers: -Lord Ponsonby, Ministry of Justice

Great guide from UNGRIPP on key changes to IPP licences which will come into force from 1 November ungripp.com/_files/ugd/fba…

Over 18,000 convictions for truancy were recorded in 2023. 70% were against women. Will you sign our open letter and ask the Government to end this injustice? 👉✉️ advancecharity.org.uk/notgoingbackto… #NotGoingBackToSchool #SupportNotCourt

2. Rebalance resources away from policing and punitive action towards supporting localised multi-agency solutions and community-led services. ✅To keep children out of the justice system and ensure where interactions do happen, the priority is making the child safer

This important AYJ briefing sets the #youthjustice agenda for the new govt: to safeguard & support, end racial injustice & ensure custody is a last resort It calls for a focus on preventative services, child-centred policing, & diversion. Read here bit.ly/3XHt1ot

This excellent new research on the Newham Youth2Adulthood (Y2A) probation hub finds the young adult first hub a successful model & calls for it to be implemented across the UK. Read the report: ow.ly/KrJs50TlQN8 & read more in our case study: ow.ly/EafZ50TlQSg