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NEW SEEDING CHANGE STORY - ON OUR WEBSITE NOW Read the full story:
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Reducing trauma and maintaining connections with HOPE Boxes when newborn babies and their mothers are separated - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/reducing-trauma-and-maintaining-connections-with-hope-boxes-when-newborn-babies-and-their-mothers-are-separated
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
about 1 month ago
NEW STORY COMING SOON In our latest Seeding Change article we will be looking at how HOPE Boxes are reducing trauma and maintaining connections when newborn babies and their mothers are separated The story will be available to read on our website soon
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Foundations â What Works Centre for Children & Families
about 1 month ago
đŁď¸ Our Deputy Chief Exec
@donnamolloy.bsky.social
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#Lab25
event - w/ Josh MacAlister MP,
@annafeuchtwang.bsky.social
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@lisaharker.bsky.social
, Cllr Liz Parsons, & Jo Casebourne - setting out 3 ways to make transformation of children's services a reality đ 1/
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
4 months ago
NEW BRIEFING PAPER - AVAILABLE NOW 'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions' Read and download the paper here:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
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Gavin Kelly
3 months ago
I put little store in modest changes in labour market stats at the moment but, FWIW ,the new NEETs stats are out and the numbers are up. 12.8% of 16-24s & 15% of 18-24s are now not learning or earning.
www.ons.gov.uk/employmentan...
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Courts service accused of covering up IT bug that caused evidence to go missing
Sources say judges in courts and tribunals will have made rulings when evidence was incomplete.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwye2q00k51o
3 months ago
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This excellent piece by
@tom-clark.bsky.social
about the dangers of neglecting the civil justice system is well worth a read đ
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/cr...
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Labour canât succeed while the courts fail
A justice gap is growingâand endangering much else besides
https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/crime-and-justice/70458/labour-cant-succeed-while-the-courts-fail
4 months ago
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Prospect Magazine
4 months ago
Although none of Starmerâs five âmissionsâ are explicitly concerned with civil justice, its malfunctioning could render them mission impossible, writes @tom-clark.bsky.social.
www.prospectmagazine...
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Labour canât succeed while the courts fail
A justice gap is growingâand endangering much else besides
https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/crime-and-justice/70458/labour-cant-succeed-while-the-courts-fail
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Gavin Kelly
4 months ago
The transition from childhood to adulthood has generally become more drawn out for young people. But when it comes to the most exposed group - young people in care - many are pushed into independence far too soon Excellent piece by
@lisaharker.bsky.social
www.nuffieldfoundation.org/research/our...
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Generation abandoned? - Nuffield Foundation
Young people in care are being left further behind: we need to examine why care is not providing the right foundation for adulthood
https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/research/our-programmes/grown-up/generation-abandoned#reference-2
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Todayâs Education Select Committeeâs report says âThe state has a grave responsibility to the children it takes into its care, and [their] outcomes are simply not good enough.â This paper explains why and what we should do about it:
www.nuffieldfoundation.org/research/our...
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Generation abandoned? - Nuffield Foundation
Young people in care are being left further behind: we need to examine why care is not providing the right foundation for adulthood
https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/research/our-programmes/grown-up/generation-abandoned
4 months ago
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I donât think anything has quite got to me as much as the testimony of children who have been locked up due to concerns about their welfare: the subject of this podcast.
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5 months ago
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
5 months ago
Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Director Lisa Harker appeared on the We Society podcast from Academy of Social Sciences speaking to host Will Hutton about the groundbreaking work that NFJO has undertaken on children on deprivation of liberty orders. Listen online here:
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
6 months ago
This new report updates the 2021 edition and gives five key areas for reflection. We also examine effective ways of working. Read more from the report on our website now:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/rec...
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Recurrent care proceedings: five key areas for reflection from the research (update) - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
Updated briefing note bringing together key areas for reflection from research into recurrent care proceedings.
https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/recurrent-care-proceedings-five-key-areas-for-reflection-from-the-research-update
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
6 months ago
What do you think about some of the questions posed by our updated report 'Recurrent care proceedings: five key areas for reflection from the research'?
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/rec...
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
7 months ago
Be the first to read our latest data and research on newborn babies, and find out about upcoming events, by signing up for our bulletin. Sign up and read previous bulletins on our website here:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/project/newb...
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
7 months ago
Our brand new Data Tracker brings our data and research together into one easy-to-use dashboard. We will be continuously adding new data to the tracker â if there is information you would like to see on our new dashboard, please message us
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
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Backlash over 'distressing' cuts to adoption fund
The amount of funding families can access to pay for therapy for adopted children has been cut by 40%.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj68y4epe33o
7 months ago
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
7 months ago
1/2 We welcome the production of this film by Family Rights Group, in collaboration with Speakup Rotherham, which is a vital resource for parents with learning disabilities or difficulties and clearly and accessibly explains what they can expect.
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
7 months ago
This paper analyses the number of newborn babies in care proceedings in England and Wales and the use of initial hearings that are held at short notice. For the first time, we are also able to report on the ethnicity of babies in care proceedings in England.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/new...
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
7 months ago
Read more from our recent report: 'Newborn babies in urgent care proceedings in England and Wales: An update' on our website now:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/new...
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
8 months ago
Our brand new Data Tracker brings our data and research together into one easy-to-use dashboard. Explore the Data Tracker here:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
8 months ago
We are very pleased to announce two new members of the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory team. Dr Ellie Ott (pictured right) joins us as Associate Director of Research and Data Molly Corlett (pictured left) joins us Project Officer for Children, Families and Justice
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
8 months ago
1/2 It's great to see that the first evaluation of the private law pathfinder programme has been published: This article from the BBC explains the outcomes of the pilot scheme:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Shorter family court hearings 'encouraging', says minister - BBC News
The MoJ says a pilot scheme in some courts has reduced the average duration of cases from 29 weeks to 18.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62zyl2ql1zo.amp
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Gavin Kelly
7 months ago
The rise & rise of Deprivation of Liberty orders for children. Over 100% growth in 6 years, largely under the radar. Over half of DoLs are for > 6 months. Vital that
@nuffieldfjo.bsky.social
@nuffieldfoundation.org
shines a bright light on this & works with the sector to bring about change.
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
7 months ago
We're here in Birmingham today for 'Back to Their Futures Summit Transforming care for children subject to Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) orders' It's fantastic to see so many professionals here today from all across the family justice system. We can make a difference, together.
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
7 months ago
Today we're in Birmingham for our 'Back To Their Futures Summit: Transforming Care for children subject to deprivation of liberty (DoL) orders'. What do children on DoL orders need? These principles of care were created alongside a team of experts:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/pri...
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Shorter family court hearings 'encouraging', says minister
The MoJ says a pilot scheme in some courts has reduced the average duration of cases from 29 weeks to 18.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62zyl2ql1zo
8 months ago
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Deprivation of Liberty: Children lose freedom amid care shortage
The use of court orders to hold children securely has risen ten-fold since 2017.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2kgqy3exw2o
8 months ago
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
8 months ago
We've been so pleased to see people sharing the new toolkit for judges writing to children, which was published last month by the President of the Family Division. In this short clip, a young person explains what a letter from a judge would have meant to them.
www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and...
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
8 months ago
Spaces are filling up for our summit but there's still some time to register. If you're already attending, please feel free to share your thoughts, questions, and ideas with us ahead of the 1st April. Find out more and register:
shorturl.at/RKARg
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
8 months ago
NEW SEEDING CHANGE STORY Read the latest installment in our Seeding Change series, which gathers examples of positive experiences and innovative practice from across the family justice system.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/a-pre-...
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
8 months ago
In the latest installment of our Seeding Change series, we take a look at a pre-birth, multi-agency service in Swansea that offers expectant parents at risk of care proceedings with their unborn babies holistic, compassionate support early in pregnancy.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/a-pre-...
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
8 months ago
"The evidence shows that there is a need for renewed efforts by everyone involved to address how mothers and babies are cared for." For CYP Now, NFJO Director Lisa Harker explains some of the findings catalysing an important new report to be published soon:
www.cypnow.co.uk/content/view...
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Help mothers to avoid baby care orders - CYP Now
The number of babies entering care proceedings in England and Wales doubled in the decade to 2017.
https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/viewpoint/help-mothers-to-avoid-baby-care-orders
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
8 months ago
At this important summit, significant and crucial steps towards improving care for children experiencing and living in complex circumstances will be taken. We invite you to pre-register today:
shorturl.at/VAk7i
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
9 months ago
Are you looking to transform care for children with complex needs, including those who are being deprived of their liberty? The Back to Their Futures Summit: Transforming care for children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders is for you. We invite you to pre register here:
shorturl.at/ko0lt
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
9 months ago
1/2 The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has today published a toolkit for family judges to support them in writing to children.
www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and...
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President of the Family Division publishes guidance on writing to children, developed with the Family Justice Young Peopleâs Board - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Find out more about when, how and why to write to children in family court proceedings
https://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/president-of-the-family-division-publishes-guidance-on-writing-to-children-developed-with-the-family-justice-young-peoples-board/
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Not only a Met problem, we need a national review of how missing children cases are handled
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Met Police failing some missing children but improving elsewhere - report
The Met has improved how it tackles child exploitation but more needs to be done, a report says.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c984yy2e099o
9 months ago
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
9 months ago
Despite the importance of childrenâs participation, evidence suggests that nearly half of the children involved in private law proceedings have no opportunity to be heard.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/the...
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The Guardian view on the care experience: looked-after children and care leavers must be heard | Editorial
9 months ago
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
9 months ago
1/2 Why is child participation important in court proceedings? Research has shown that there are benefits to children being involved in proceedings that may have significant and long lasting impacts on their lives and their futures. Read more:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
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Children's experience of private law proceedings: Six key messages from research - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/childrens-experience-of-private-law-proceedings-six-key-messages-from-research
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
9 months ago
1/4 This important new research from the National Centre for Social Research pulls together administrative data from the four UK nations for the first time and the combined data reveals insights into the care experiences of children.
natcen.ac.uk/news/new-rep...
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New report reveals long-term outcomes for UK care-experienced children | National Centre for Social Research
NatCen has published a report in collaboration with ADR UK exploring children and young people's experiences with social care.
https://natcen.ac.uk/news/new-report-reveals-long-term-outcomes-uk-care-experienced-children
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
9 months ago
Are you looking to transform care for children with complex needs, including those who are being deprived of their liberty? If so, the Back to Their Futures Summit: Transforming care for children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders is for you. Pre register here:
shorturl.at/VAk7i
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
9 months ago
NEW SEEDING CHANGE STORY In this installment of our Seeding Change series we hear from the expert team at West Sussex about how they approach unaccompanied asylum seeking children with empathy and care
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/priori...
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Prioritising empathy over efficiency to transform the futures of unaccompanied asylum seeking children - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/prioritising-empathy-over-efficiency-to-transform-the-futures-of-unaccompanied-asylum-seeking-children
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
9 months ago
Our most recent Seeding Change story looked at how an expert team are treating unaccompanied asylum seeking children with empathy, an approach that is vital for children all across the family justice system and that should be the norm
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/priori...
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
9 months ago
1/2 Great to see coverage of the expansion of the Pathfinder pilot to a further 2 sites. This model is rooted in evidence relating to familiesâ experiences of private law proceedings and aims to provide a problem solving approach centred on the voice of the child.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Family court: Pathfinder pilot to support abuse victims extended
A pioneering pilot scheme will be used in all family courts across Wales.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74ex5v0975o
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
10 months ago
This new spotlight paper brings together research to highlight what we know about parents with learning disabilities and difficulties, a group that are over-represented in care proceedings.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/wha...
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
10 months ago
NEW STORY COMING SOON Later this week we will be publishing our latest story in our Seeding Change series. Keep an eye on our social media for further updates.
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
10 months ago
âMums, midwives, solicitors, barristers and judges are all telling us the way we do this is Âinhumane. It is no way to provide Âjustice. Everyone agrees, but it still keeps happening.â - Lisa Harker, Director, NFJO Read more from
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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âI canât sleep, Iâm terrifiedâ: the rise in mothers having their babies taken away within days of giving birth in England
Charity finds âinhumaneâ system is forcing women to defend themselves in court, sometimes from their hospital beds, while in fear of having their newborn child taken from them
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jan/25/i-cant-sleep-im-terrified-the-rise-in-mothers-having-their-babies-taken-away-within-days-of-giving-birth-in-england
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
12 months ago
At the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory, we improve the lives of children and families by putting evidence and data at the heart of the family justice system You can learn more about how we work on our website here:
nuffieldfjo.org.uk/about
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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
10 months ago
1/6 We recently published a new spotlight report highlighting the high proportion of parents with learning disabilities and difficulties in care proceedings and the issues often faced by these parents:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/wha...
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What are the experiences of parents with learning disabilities or difficulties in care proceedings? - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
Parents with learning disabilities or difficulties are over-represented in child protection processes and care proceedings and in experiencing the permanent removal of their children
https://www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/what-are-the-experiences-of-parents-with-learning-disabilities-or-difficulties-in-care-proceedings
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