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A purpose-driven team of experts dedicated to improving justice, policing and public safety.
Weâre hiring a Senior Communications & External Affairs Officer! This is a great step up for someone ready to lead on strategic communications in a purpose-driven, expert-led organisation. Read the full job advert on our website:
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We're hiring a Senior Communications and External Affairs Officer
We're looking for a dynamic Senior Communications and External Affairs Officer to play a central role in shaping how we communicate our work, grow our impact, and support high-profile clients.
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/we-re-hiring-a-senior-communications-and-external-affairs-officer
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Communities want neighbourhood police who are visible and engage directly with local residents. This sounds straightforward, but our research reveals barriers to delivery.
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We are very pleased that our joint evaluation of video first response (VFR) to non-emergency domestic abuse calls with the College of Policing has been published.
www.college.police.uk/guidance/vio...
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Evaluation of video first response to non-emergency domestic abuse calls for service | College of Policing
The summary report of the evaluation of video first response to non-emergency domestic abuse calls.
https://www.college.police.uk/guidance/violence-against-women-and-girls-toolkit/video-first-response-domestic-abuse
2 months ago
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Crest Insights has published a new report, commissioned by
@iconeighbours.bsky.social
on why neighbourhoods must be at the heart of crime policy â both as spaces where crime is experienced and as sites of potential solutions.
www.crestadvisory.com/post/why-pla...
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Why place matters: neighbourhood effects on crime and anti-social behaviour
Crest was commissioned by the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods (ICON) to explore how neighbourhood-level approaches can be better harnessed to reduce crime, and in particular, to tackle anti-s...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/why-place-matters-neighbourhood-effects-on-crime-and-anti-social-behaviour
3 months ago
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To mark the Youth Justice Board's Child First Day today, our new blog by our Senior Strategy and Insight Manager Jess Hull explores key insights from Crestâs recent research on how the Child First framework is applied in youth justice services.
www.crestadvisory.com/post/listeni...
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Listening to Children: how we researched the Child First framework
Consulting perspectivesJess Hull, Senior Strategy & Insight ManagerWednesday 20 August 2025To mark the YJBâs Child First Day (20th August), weâre sharing some key insights from Crestâs recent research...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/listening-to-children-how-we-researched-the-child-first-framework
3 months ago
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New report out today: A New International Approach to Beating Serious and Organised Crime â a collaboration between Crest Advisory and The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. Read the full paper here:
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A New International Approach to Beating Serious and Organised Crime
A New International Approach to Beating Serious and Organised Crime
https://institute.global/insights/public-services/a-new-international-approach-to-beating-serious-and-organised-crime
3 months ago
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How can the Crown Prosecution Service better support victims of crime? Crest Analyst Helena Procopis reflects on our work helping the CPS deliver more timely, empathetic and effective support through the Victim Transformation Programme. đ§ľRead more:
www.crestadvisory.com/blog/helping...
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https://www.crestadvisory.com/blog/helping-the-crown-prosecution-service-improve-the-victim-experience
3 months ago
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In our latest blog, Police Now neighbourhood officer Carys reflects on her time at Crest and the governmentâs new Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. Read the blog below:
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Neighbourhood Policing: Reflections from the frontline
Crest Advisory is proud to be a partner of Police Now, hosting officers on month-long secondments. Working on consulting and think tank projects gives Police Now officers the opportunity to gain a bro...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/neighbourhood-policing-reflections-from-the-frontline
4 months ago
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This week the Office for National Statistics published the crime statistics for the year ending March 2025. What key changes to crime do they show and what do they mean for policing? Read our blog here:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/the-lat...
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Latest crime stats show shoplifting at 20 year high
The latest crime figures were published by the ONS yesterday. Below are Crestâs four takeaways
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/the-latest-crime-figures-were-published-by-the-ons-yesterday-below-are-crest-s-four-takeaways
4 months ago
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On 10 July we hosted a webinar with the the Youth Justice Board to discuss our new report on applying the Child First framework across youth justice services in England and Wales. Thank you to everyone who joined. If you missed it, you can watch the webinar here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rguu...
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Applying the Child First framework in youth justice servicesâ webinar - YJB & Crest Advisory
YouTube video by youthjusticeboard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rguuEvYULw0
4 months ago
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Yesterday marked the publication of Part 1 of the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts in England and Wales, led by Sir Brian Leveson. Read out new blog here:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/leveson...
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Leveson courts review: turning ambition into action
Yesterday marked the publication of Part 1 of the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts in England and Wales, led by Sir Brian Leveson.
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/leveson-courts-review-turning-ambition-into-action
4 months ago
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â°Last chance to register! Join us and the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales today to explore how the Child First framework is being applied in youth justice services and how the YJB can support youth justice services. Sign up here:
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Applying the Child First Framework in youth justice services
Overview of Crest Advisoryâs new research on how youth justice services are operationalising the Child First Framework in practice.
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To read our recent report on the application of the Child First framework in youth justice services follow this link:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/applyin...
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Applying the Child First framework in youth justice services
Consulting ReportThursday 26 JuneThe Youth Justice Board (YJB) for England and Wales has identified the Child First framework as the guiding principle for youth justice. It is an evidence-based framew...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/applying-the-child-first-framework-in-youth-justice-services
4 months ago
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This summer marks the fifth year Crest Advisory has taken part in City Universityâs Micro-Placement Programme. Read our new blog in which Ralina and Hansen reflect on their placement at Crest:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/micro-p...
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Micro-Placement students Ralina and Hansen reflect on their time at Crest
This summer marks the fifth year Crest Advisory has taken part in City Universityâs Micro-Placement Programme. The scheme gives students a chance to explore different industries and career paths, ofte...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/micro-placement-students-ralina-and-hansen-reflect-on-their-time-at-crest
4 months ago
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Weâve created a summary child-friendly report of our new research on the application of the Child First framework in youth justice services. This visual resource is designed to make the key messages more accessible to children and practitioners.
5 months ago
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Join us & the Youth Justice Board on July 10th for a webinar on our new report exploring how the Child First framework is being applied in youth justice services. Sign up via this link:
tinyurl.com/Child-First-...
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Our new research commissioned by the Youth Justice Board looks at how youth justice services are applying the Child First framework. Read the full report:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/applyin...
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Applying the Child First framework in youth justice services
Consulting ReportThursday 26 JuneThe Youth Justice Board (YJB) for England and Wales has identified the Child First framework as the guiding principle for youth justice. It is an evidence-based framew...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/applying-the-child-first-framework-in-youth-justice-services
5 months ago
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đ˘ How does policing contribute to UK economic growth? đ Read the full report here:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/the-rol...
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The role of UK policing in economic growth
Commissioned by the Office of the National Police Chief Scientific Adviser, Crest undertook research into the role of UK policing in economic growth. The research sought to understand what evidence ex...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/the-role-of-uk-policing-in-economic-growth
5 months ago
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Crest Analyst Louis Dean will be taking part in a webinar on the far-right use of AI on Thursday 3 July. Sign up for the webinar here:
www.linkedin.com/events/73388...
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GNET Webinar - AI Extremist Exploitation and Innovation | LinkedIn
The Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET), with support from the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), invites you to attend a webinar on Artificial Intelligence. This webin...
https://www.linkedin.com/events/7338887324501483520/about/
5 months ago
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BBC News has highlighted our research for the London VRU in a new article on the rise in younger children suspected of violent crime, drawing on findings from our pan-London Strategic Needs Assessment đ
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read the report here:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/serious...
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Serious crime involving children increases in London, report finds
A report looking into serious crime involving young people analysed data recorded between 2019 and 2023.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y6l36q6pqo
5 months ago
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Does the 2025 Spending Review match the Governmentâs ambition on crime and justice? In our new blog we explore signs of progress and the critical gaps that could limit real reform.
www.crestadvisory.com/post/spendin...
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Spending Review 2025: Does it match the scale of the Governmentâs ambition on crime and justice?
The Spending Review sets out how much money government departments will have to deliver public services over the next few years. But what does this mean for crime and justice?
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/spending-review-2025-does-it-match-the-scale-of-the-government-s-ambition-on-crime-and-justice
5 months ago
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đ¨ Weâre launching the Crest Insights Newsletter! Crest Insights is the in-house think tank of Crest Advisory â and the only think tank dedicated to the whole of the criminal justice system. đŹ Read the first edition:
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Crest Insights Newsletter - June 2025
https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=8e3273fe90f940b84aca6973b&id=cfad4554cf
5 months ago
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In our latest blog, neighbourhood officer Amelia reflects on her Police Now secondment at Crest, stepping beyond frontline duties to explore policy, strategy & the wider justice system. Read the blog here:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/policin...
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Policing is only a part of it: reflections from a Police Now Secondee
CareersAmelia HarrisFriday 29 May 2025Crest Advisory is proud to be a partner of Police Now, hosting officers on month-long secondments within our Consulting and Think Tank practices. This gives Poli...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/policing-is-only-a-part-of-it-reflections-from-a-police-now-secondee
6 months ago
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Crest Advisoryâs research has been cited in the London Drugs Commissionâs landmark report, the most comprehensive international study to date on cannabis use, its impact, and approach to policing.
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
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https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/mopac-governance-and-decision-making/london-drugs-commission
6 months ago
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đ˘ Crest Advisoryâs Evidence Helps Shape Independent Sentencing Review Published today, the Review reflects several of our recommendations, including community sentences, electronic monitoring, & victim support.
6 months ago
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Last week, we published new research on online fraud targeting children and young people (CYP). Swipe through to read our action plan â co-designed with CYP, fraud experts, parents â setting out practical steps for reducing harm and improving support.
7 months ago
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Our research with City of London Police & Action Fraud shows the scale & impact of online fraud targeting children & young people. Swipe through our key findings â from how common it is to the impact it has. đ Read the full report:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/underst...
7 months ago
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Our research with City of London Police and Action Fraud reveals the scale and impact of fraud against children and young people (CYP) in England and Wales. đ Read the full report:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/underst...
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Understanding and addressing fraud against children and young people: An action plan
Insights ReportThursday 24 AprilCrest was commissioned by the Police STAR Fund to understand the scale, nature and impact of fraud victimisation of children and young people (CYP) in partnership with ...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/understanding-and-addressing-fraud-against-children-and-young-people-an-action-plan
7 months ago
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Fraud makes up 40% of all crime- but the UK's response still falls short. We outlines what the Government's newly announced fraud strategy must include for this to be a moment of bold reform â from funding and coordination to smarter use of technology Blog:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/new-fra...
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New Fraud Strategy: a moment for bold reform
Insights Perspective Freya Smith, Senior AnalystThursday 17 April 2025Fraud accounts for 40% of all crime, yet the national response to fraud does not match the scale of the threat it poses. Fraud has...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/new-fraud-strategy-a-moment-for-bold-reform
7 months ago
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Our recent placement student from UCL, Zenia Shanze, explores the rise of cuckooing and the recent efforts to tackle it through the new Crime and Policing Bill. đ Read her blog here:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/ucl-pla...
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UCL placement student Zenia Shanze shares her research on cuckooing
CareersZenia Shanze, InternWednesday 16 April 2025Crest Advisory regularly partners with University College Londonâs Micro-Placement Programme to host students for six-month placements alongside their...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/ucl-placement-student-zenia-shanze-shares-her-research-on-cuckooing
7 months ago
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Crest Advisory recently presented our research, commissioned by
@youthendowmentfund.org.uk
and the Department for Education, on the role of key workers supporting young people affected by serious youth violence. Watch the webinar here:
youthendowmentfund.org.uk/events/the-r...
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The role of key workers: Supporting CYP affected by serious youth violence | Youth Endowment Fund
How can key workers build trust with young people affected by serious youth violence (SYV)? What role do they play in bridging the gap between young people and vital support services? And how can thei...
https://youthendowmentfund.org.uk/events/the-role-of-key-workers-supporting-cyp-affected-by-serious-youth-violence/
7 months ago
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The new drama Adolescence has sparked important conversations about the risks children and young people face online and offline. Our research shows that social media can be a space of support, and also exposes them to violent and harmful content.
www.crestadvisory.com/post/under-t...
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Under the influence: how harmful is social media to children and young people?
We look at the findings of our previous reports on the link between social media and violence, considering our plans for future research.
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/under-the-influence-how-harmful-is-social-media
7 months ago
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Our latest blog explores how the the new Child Criminal Exploitation offence fits into the wider legislative landscape, and whatâs needed to make it work in practice, ensuring that victims of CCE are better identified and protected. đ :
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Maximising the Impact of the New Child Criminal Exploitation Offence:
Insights PerspectiveTara de Klerk, AnalystTuesday 1 April 2025Last month, the government introduced a standalone offence of Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) in its Crime and Policing Bill, alongside ...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/maximising-the-impact-of-the-new-child-criminal-exploitation-offence
8 months ago
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New blog: Domestic abuse accommodation needs assessment in London Following our Strategic Needs Assessment for the Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime, weâve published a blog exploring our key findings and recommendations in more detail. đ Read the blog:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/domesti...
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Domestic abuse accommodation needs assessment: our findings and recommendations for the London Mayorâs Office of Policing and Crime
Consultancy PerspectiveCallyane Desroches, Head of Policy and StrategyWednesday 26 March 2025The Crime Survey for England and Wales estimated that 2.3 million people aged 16 and over experienced domes...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/domestic-abuse-accommodation-needs-assessment-our-findings-and-recommendations-for-the-london-mayor
8 months ago
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Our latest research for the Mayorâs Office for Policing and Crime and the Greater London Authority is now out. đ Read the full report here:
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
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8 months ago
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Tomorrow is
#InternationalWomensDay2025
so we have taken time to reflect on progress and the work still needed to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). đ Read our blog on our work & insights:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/our-act...
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Our action on violence against women and girls
PerspectivesTuesday 10 December 2024Tackling violence against and girls is a priority for the government, the police and for the wider criminal justice system. Itâs also a priority for Crest Advisory ...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/our-action-on-violence-against-women-and-girls
8 months ago
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Susannah Hancockâs review into the placement and care of girls in custody calls for urgent reform to ensure safe, gender responsive placements for vulnerable girls in the justice system. Read the full review:
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6ac...
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https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6acc516dc9038974dbdf3/Girls_Placement_Review_Report_FINAL_002.pdf
8 months ago
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Our latest report with
@youthendowmentfund.org.uk
, commissioned by the Department of Education, explores the vital role of key workers in supporting young people affected by serious youth violence. đ Read more:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/the-rol...
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The role of key workers in supporting children and young people with lived experience of serious youth violence
Insights ReportThursday 27 FebruaryCrest was commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE), in partnership with the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF), to explore the role of key workers in supporting ch...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/the-role-of-key-workers-in-supporting-children-and-young-people-with-lived-experience-of-serious-you
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đNew Blog: Mothers & pregnant women in the justice system -
www.crestadvisory.com/post/mothers...
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Mothers and pregnant women in contact with the justice system: priorities for the Womenâs Justice Board
Insights PerspectiveTara De Klerk, AnalystTuesday 25 February 2025You can find out more about our work on maternal imprisonment here. To get in touch about this work please email Tara De Klerk or if y...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/mothers-and-pregnant-women-in-contact-with-the-justice-system-priorities-for-the-women-s-justice-bo
9 months ago
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The UK government has announced new public inquiries into the Nottingham attacks, Manston asylum centre, UK grooming gangs & more. But how does the public perceive inquiries? Our latest analysis explores public attitudes & key challenges ahead:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/the-pub...
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The public's view of public inquiries: 2023 results
Revisiting our survey looking into how much the public really knows about public inquiries.
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/the-publics-view-of-public-inquiries-2023-results
9 months ago
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The Government has confirmed funding for the National Centre for Public Protection to tackle VAWG. Our 4-part blog series highlights how a targeted, joined-up approach can help achieve Labour's pledge to halve VAWG. Read the full blog series here:
www.crestadvisory.com/publications...
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VAWG | Crest Advisory
https://www.crestadvisory.com/publications/tags/vawg
9 months ago
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Weâre pleased to see our analysis by Crest Insights align with recommendations from the Independent Sentencing Review. Our research shows that reoffending costs ÂŁ23.6 billion annually, more than half of the total financial impact of crime in England and Wales.
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
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Cost of reoffending rises to more than half total impact of crime
Analysis for The Times has revealed that a failure by the justice system to rehabilitate criminals has led to a ÂŁ23.6 billion-a-year bill to the economy
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/cost-of-reoffending-rises-to-more-than-half-total-impact-of-crime-kwllzjbqh
9 months ago
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Reoffending costs ÂŁ23.6B a yearâmore than half the total impact of crime. Economic analysis by Crest Insights for The Times Crime and Justice Commission reveals how persistent offending drives over half of total crime costs. Read more:
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
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Cost of reoffending rises to more than half total impact of crime
Analysis for The Times has revealed that a failure by the justice system to rehabilitate criminals has led to a ÂŁ23.6 billion-a-year bill to the economy
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/cost-of-reoffending-rises-to-more-than-half-total-impact-of-crime-kwllzjbqh
9 months ago
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We welcome the Governmentâs announcement that offenders convicted of coercive or controlling behaviour (12+ months) will automatically be managed under MAPPA as we recommended in our recent blog on halving VAWG through pursuing offenders.
www.crestadvisory.com/post/violenc...
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Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG): Halving it Through Pursuing
PerspectivesSamantha Cunningham, Executive Director (Strategy) | Callyane Desroches, Head of Policy and Strategy | Rosie Margolis, Senior Analyst | Anousha Karim, Junior AnalystWednesday 29 January 20...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-halving-it-through-pursuing
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Rydym wedi cyhoeddi dau adolygiad annibynnol syân archwilio diwylliant Gwasanaethau Tân a ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru a Gogledd Cymru. Dysgwch fwy:
www.crestadvisory.com/adolygiad-di...
9 months ago
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Weâve published two independent reviews examining workplace culture at Mid and West Wales FRS and North Wales FRS. Learn more and read the reports here:
www.crestadvisory.com/independent-...
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The final blog in our series is here! To deliver on the Governmentâs pledge to halve violence against women and girls, we focus on ensuring the current system is both prepared and coordinated to tackle the full scale and complexity of VAWG. Read here:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/violenc...
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Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG): Halving it Through Preparing
PerspectivesSamantha Cunningham, Executive Director (Strategy) | Callyane Desroches, Head of Policy and Strategy | Rosie Margolis, Senior Analyst | Anousha Karim, Junior AnalystFriday 31 January 2025I...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-halving-it-through-preparing
10 months ago
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We were proud to co-host a vital parliamentary roundtable on maternal imprisonment with Birth Companions and the the National Womenâs Justice Coalition this week.
10 months ago
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đBlog 3 in our series is here! To deliver on the Governmentâs pledge to halve violence against women and girls, we focus on the pursuit of perpetrators to deliver justice and prevent further harm. Read here:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/violenc...
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Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG): Halving it Through Pursuing
PerspectivesSamantha Cunningham, Executive Director (Strategy) | Callyane Desroches, Head of Policy and Strategy | Rosie Margolis, Senior Analyst | Anousha Karim, Junior AnalystWednesday 29 January 20...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-halving-it-through-pursuing
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đBlog 2 in our series is here! To deliver on the Governmentâs pledge to halve violence against women and girls, we call for a stronger and more effective protection of women and girls Read here:
www.crestadvisory.com/post/violenc...
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Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG): Halving it Through Protection
PerspectivesSamantha Cunningham, Executive Director (Strategy) | Callyane Desroches, Head of Policy and Strategy | Rosie Margolis, Senior Analyst | Anousha Karim, Junior AnalystMonday 27 January 2025I...
https://www.crestadvisory.com/post/violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-halving-it-through-protection
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