This research provides a financial analysis of problem solving courts for women in comparison to the costs of other more commonly used sentences. 

This evidence & practice briefing aims to support practitioners seeking to enhance their court-based response to women.

This evidence briefing gathers evidence on the diverse needs of women attending criminal courts, whether as defendants, victims or witnesses, and highlights opportunities to improve experiences and better meet the needs of women.

Our Director, Phil Bowen, reflects on Respect Orders and other Behavioural Control Orders.

This briefing offers our concerns about aspects of the Crime and Policing Bill currently passing through Parliament.

The Centre's Director, Phil Bowen, reflects on part one of the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, and how we can deliver a courts system shift.

This research looks at the risks that children in contact with the social care system face that could result in criminal justice involvement and explores practical responses to mitigate these. 

The Centre's Director, Phil Bowen, reflects on the contents of the Sentencing Review and what's needed alongside this to reduce reoffending and keep the public safe.

This report presents compiled data shared by the 13 FDACs in England for the period 1 January to 31 March 2025, to offer a live picture of the circumstances facing families in FDAC, the work that is done to support them and the outcomes that have been achieved.