The Sentencing Act 2026: What Practitioners Need to Understand
A Landmark Shift in How Justice Is Delivered On 22 January 2026, the Sentencing Act received Royal Assent — marking one of the most significant reforms to the criminal justice […]
Life After Custody: What Does Reintegration Really Look Like?
Release from prison represents both liberation and overwhelming challenge, as individuals navigate complex transitions whilst managing practical necessities, relationship repair, and personal change consolidation. The first weeks following release prove […]
Supporting Victims of Crime Beyond the Courtroom
Crime’s impact extends far beyond immediate physical harm or financial loss, creating ripple effects that can persist for years through psychological trauma, relationship difficulties, and fundamental changes in how individuals […]
What Works in Reducing Reoffending? New Research Findings
Evidence-based practice in criminal justice has evolved significantly over recent years, with longitudinal studies revealing which interventions genuinely reduce reoffending rates versus those that merely appear effective in short-term assessments. […]
Inside Rehabilitation: Heartbreaking and Hopeful Stories Behind Bars
Prison rehabilitation programmes often receive sceptical coverage in media narratives focused on punishment rather than transformation. Yet within custodial settings across England and Wales, genuine change occurs daily through evidence-based […]
Childhood Adversity and Crime: Understanding the Trauma Connection
Childhood adversity casts long shadows across criminal justice systems, creating pathways between early trauma experiences and later offending behaviours that research continues to illuminate. Understanding these connections proves essential for […]
