Published research

The Link Project works with homeless clients, who are multiply disadvantaged and have complex needs relating to substance misuse, mental health, physical health and offending.

Research has shown comparatively high rates of homelessness amongst the offending population, with various studies highlighting a strong connection between homelessness and reoffending (HMIP, 2020).

The Link Project Evaluation Report

Better understanding male domestic abuse perpetration.

Senior Researcher Kerry Ellis Devitt shines a light on our latest research about the complex pathways to male domestic abuse perpetration.

The Complex Pathways to Violence in the Home

Evaluating restorative justice to prevent crime and help people achieve their full potential.

Through in-depth interviews with participants and facilitators, our research looks at how we can build on positive outcomes to reduce reoffending and improve victims’ wellbeing.

Restorative Justice: Enabling Communication, Repairing Harm

County Lines is a growing issue in the UK, trapping children in a cycle of crime.

Playing our part in tackling this form of modern slavery, our research is helping to support the development of more interventions to ensure children are given the support and opportunities they need to rebuild their lives.

County lines – literature review

Our Research team writes about the pros and cons of remote supervision following new research with the University of Cambridge Institute of Criminology.

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An article for the Probation Quarterly about the impact of women working with women offenders.

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Senior Researcher Kerry Ellis Devitt shines a light on our latest research about the roles of women leads in the probation service in her guest blog for Russel Webster.

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Senior Researcher David Coley looks at families’ experiences of supporting a loved one on probation for the Probation Quarterly.

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The increase in domestic abuse during the pandemic is a cause for concern for our society as a whole. We are delivering interventions that aim to curb this terrible crime.

With domestic abuse causing victims long-term mental and physical trauma, our research looks at how to break down barriers so organisations are armed with the knowledge to prevent this type of abuse from happening.

Domestic abuse in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Groups
Domestic abuse evidence review
Domestic abuse in LGBTQ+ communities
FF1: Domestic abuse during coronavirus
Domestic abuse and COVID-19

The pandemic means the criminal justice system needs to think better and smarter to respond to offenders needs and we are in the best position to do so.

To address crime in this new era, we look at what’s changed and the best ways to respond as restrictions alter how we work.

Fact file 1: Domestic abuse during coronavirus
Fact file 2: Coronavirus and crime trends
Fact file 3: Mental health and coronavirus
Remote supervision, getting the balance right

Families and communities play a significant role in supporting a person to make better life choices so that they break away from their criminal past.

Understanding and reviewing social inclusion issues, our research makes recommendations to improve the effectiveness of future probation practice.

Family involvement in probation work

Enabling and motivating our people, we are best equipped to help reduce reoffending.

Evaluating organisational processes, we help to shape management structures and encourage staff development. Through interviews with practitioners, our recent research makes recommendations on how to improve staff supervision practice and make the women-led role more sustainable.

Probation staff supervision: Valuing me time in congested spaces
Delivering an effective women-led probation service