Resource Summary

This briefing aims to support practitioners seeking to develop or improve gender-specific pre-court diversion. It outlines the evidence base around women’s offending and the specific needs of women, explores what we know about effective working with female offenders, and provides examples of diversion schemes tailored for women.

Resource Information

Format:briefing paper
Author:Stephen Whitehead and Rachel Waters
Organisation:Centre for Justice Innovation
Themes:criminal justice
Funder(s):Barrow Cadbury Trust
Published:February 2020

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