Dr Stevie-Jade Hardy

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…

A year ago, the YEF and the Society of Evidence Based Policing (SEBP) began working together with one shared aim: to help policing do more of what works in preventing violence involving children. Both YEF and SEBP are united by the belief that better decisions come from using the best available evidence. At YEF, we…

It feels like everyone’s talking about focused deterrence. Since joining YEF eight months ago, it’s the intervention I’ve been asked most about; How can we deliver it in our local area? Is it really that effective? When will the findings from YEF’s multi-site trial be ready?    Alongside growing interest from government departments, we’ve seen an…