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Blog:Tackling the postcode lottery of diversion for children: a new free digital tool to support effective out of court resolution practice.
Where a child lives shouldn’t decide their future but right now, it does. Access to out of court resolutions varies across the country, meaning some children get a second chance while others get a sentence. What the evidence tells us In one of our latest blogs, we spoke about: Introducing the Out of Court Resolution… - Blog
Blog:Tackling Inconsistency in Diversion: New Evidence, New Guidance, and a National Movement for Change
We know that when it’s done well, diverting children away from the criminal justice system can work. It can reduce reoffending, lower the risk of future harm, and give children a better chance to thrive. But right now, too many children don’t get the right support at the right time. We’ve just published two new… - News
News:Support, not prosecution, cuts child reoffending, global review finds
Children arrested for the first time or less serious offences are less likely to reoffend if they receive support instead of prosecution, new research from the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) shows. The research examines pre-court diversion interventions around the world — programmes that keep children out of court and connect them with tailored support. Together,…
