VACANCY - Researcher (Maternity cover)
We are looking for a researcher to support the work of Nuffield FJO by carrying out relevant data analysis and research on a range of topics relating to family justice.
Find out more: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/vacancy...
Our updated briefing paper ‘AI in the family justice system’ is available to download on our website now.
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NEW BRIEFING PAPER COMING SOON
An update to our 2024 briefing aims to prompt reflection and discussion on AI in the family justice system.
The paper will be available to download on our website soon. Keep an eye on our social media for updates.
This month we take a look at data which shows that White and Mixed ethnicity children are more likely to leave proceedings on legal permanence orders (adoption and special guardianship)
Explore this and other data on our data tracker now: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
Our new WhatsApp channel provides a new convenient way to sign up to our events and download our research from your phone.
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Our 2025 analysis found that over the last decade the number of newborn babies who are the subject of a same-day hearing has doubled from 1 in 10 to 1 in 5 in both England and Wales. www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/new...
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We welcome this new protocol which has a clear focus on ending the practice of same-day hearings for newborn babies.
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"By listening to young people and trying new things, we can make meaningful improvements for children, even at some of the most difficult points in their lives."
- Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Associate Director, Jude Eyre
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CHART OF THE MONTH
This month we look at publicly funded mediation, which has seen a substantial decline since 2013, with a 60% drop in assessments over 12 years, and a halving of successful agreements.
Read more on our website now: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
This new report will highlight the experiences of both young people and professionals, providing insights and perspectives as to how the meetings might work better.
We will share updates on our LinkedIn and BlueSky when the report is published on our website.
CHART OF THE MONTH
This month, NFJO's Associate Director (Research and Data) Dr Eleanor 'Ellie' Ott explores the data in more detail in a blog post.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/whos-in...
For this month's Seeding Change story we spoke to the team at YMCA Leicestershire and The Y Theatre about their work with the young people who come to live in supported housing.
Read the article here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/how-ym...
In this month's Seeding Change story we'll be learning about how YMCA Leicestershire and The Y Theatre create environments of support and empowerment for young people in supported housing.
Available on our website soon. Keep an eye out for further updates.
CHART OF THE MONTH - NOVEMBER
November is #NationalCareLeaversMonth. In this month's chart of the month we look at what data tells us about care leavers' pathways into higher education, where vocational pathways are more common
Explore the data: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
"We would not tolerate these circumstances for our own children, so why do we allow it for children who are in the care of the state?"
NFJO Director Lisa Harker analyses new figures on supported accommodation and what they mean for children in care
www.bigissue.com/opinion/supp...
WEBINAR TODAY - 12:00 - 13:00 (Online)
What words do you think come to mind for parents when they think about their relationships with social workers?
Join us as we discuss changing reported negative dynamics between parents and professionals working in children’s services.
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This briefing paper sets out a vision for a new ecosystem of care for children in complex situations and at risk of being deprived of their liberty.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/car...
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This briefing paper highlights learning points from the collaborative, who shared insights about how children in complex situations are cared for in their region:
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These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
We've noticed some new followers so wanted to share some information about how we work at Nuffield Family Justice Observatory.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/about
NEW SEEDING CHANGE STORY - ON OUR WEBSITE NOW
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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
Our new briefing paper 'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions' examines the patterns around the increasing number of new registrations of residential family assessment centres across the country.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
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...
This new briefing paper will be available to read and download in full on our website very soon.
We will also be sharing highlights from the paper across our Bluesky and LinkedIn.
In the UK, 93% of 16-year-olds stay at home with their families. They can’t vote, drive, or get a credit card, so it’s little surprise they’re not ready to live independently.
In this article Lisa Harker explores how it’s a very different story for children in the care system - ow.ly/kvLO50WntBK
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Speaking on the Family Law Week podcast Anne*, one of the young people who contributed to the development of the toolkit, explains why judges writing to explain their decisions to children can be so valuable.
Listen to the podcast in full here: lnkd.in/eHXejzQA
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Earlier this year, the President of the Family Division, the Rt. Hon. Andrew McFarlane published a toolkit for judges to help them in writing to the children involved in the cases before them.
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Our recently published report highlights the "fragmented" nature of data collection in the family justice system and seeks to learn lessons from youth justice to move towards continuous improvement and an ethics-driven approach to data collection & use:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
