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A window of opportunity…

[Birth Companions (2021)]

Research on the issues facing pregnant women and new mothers in contact with the criminal justice system in the community.

Keywords: female offenders

Equal diversion? Racial disproportionality in youth diversion

[Centre for Justice Innovation (2021)]

Examines racial disparity in youth diversion – includes examples of promising practice and recommendations for improvement.

Keywords: diversion, diversity, young people

Outcome Evaluation of the National Model for Liaison and Diversion

[RAND Corporation (2021)]

Study showing the National Model for L&D does increase diversion from custodial services, with no evidence on an impact on reoffending.

Keywords: diversion

Informing Futures Toolkit

[Informing Futures (2021)]

A toolkit of free resources, information and guidance for professionals seeking to understand and support care and custody experienced young people.

Keywords: mental health, trauma, young people

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, and the criminal justice system

[The Traveller Movement (2022)]

A series of reports by the Traveller Movement on GRT people and their needs, including in the criminal justice system – they include recommendations on good practice.

Keywords: diversity, travellers, GRT

Guide to learning disability support

[Mind (2023)]

Guide from Mind on where and how to get support for yourself, or someone else with a learning disability.

Keywords: learning disability

National Autistic Society website

[National Autistic Society (2022)]

Online guidance and information, including examples of good practice, around autism.

Keywords: autism, neurodiversity

Directory of Offender Services

[Clinks (2024)]

Searchable directory containing information about over 800 organisations and projects working with people with experience of the criminal justice system, and their families.

Keywords: directory, voluntary sector

Ensuring effective referral into youth diversion

[Centre for Justice Innovation (2021)]

Publication outlining the evidence base on referrals, exploring good practice and sharing insights from practitioners to help ensure referrals into diversion schemes operate as effectively as possible.

Keywords: diversion, young people

Increased green space in prisons can reduce self-harm and violence

[Birmingham University (2021)]

Research showing that prisons with green space have lower levels of violence and self-harm.

Keywords: environment