An effective justice system plays an integral role in the maintenance of a peaceful, fair and cohesive society. Research within this theme attempts to understand the causes and mechanisms at play within the UK justice system and society, and examines issues such as reoffending, rehabilitation and the far-reaching impact of crime.
One of ADR UK’s flagship programmes of work within this research theme, Data First, is an ambitious data-linking programme led by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). It aims to unlock the potential of the wealth of data already created by MoJ, by linking administrative datasets from across the justice system and beyond, and enabling researchers – within government as well as accredited academics – to access the data in an ethical and responsible way.
More in-depth information about the individual data linkage and research projects being undertaken within this theme can be explored below.
Crime & justice projects
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ADR England Research Community Catalyst: Youth Transitions
23 July 2024
This project aims to build a research landscape informed by existing research and evidence gaps in the field of youth transitions. It provides opportunities to address these gaps using administrative data and offers a platform for existing and prospective researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and voluntary and community sector organisations to learn, collaborate and innovate.
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ADR England Research Community Catalyst: Children at Risk of Poor Outcomes
22 July 2024
This project will build a community of researchers and analysts focused on children and young people supported by early intervention services or children’s social care in the UK. This community will serve as a vital point of connection, information sharing, and coaching, and provide national strategic leadership for administrative data and research in this field.
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Understanding the predictors and consequences of homelessness in Northern Ireland
12 February 2024
This project aims to provide robust research evidence for policymakers, practitioners and the public about the causes and consequences of homelessness in Northern Ireland.
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Crime & justice news
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Reflections on using administrative data to evaluate justice services
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Love Data Week 2024: How ADR UK is creating data-driven change
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Ministry of Justice Data First team wins award for outstanding collaboration across government and academia
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Risk factors for domestic violence experienced by mothers in family court care proceedings
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Exploring the family justice experience of young mothers in England
Publications
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Data Insight: Enforced alcohol abstinence: does it reduce reoffending?
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Data Insight: Childhood educational predictors of re-offending trajectories
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Data Insight: Deciding to have a Crown Court jury trial for a theft offence: Consequences, and relationships with ethnicity
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Animation: Improving our society through administrative data research
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Data Insight: Changes in school performance and involvement in the criminal justice system