We improve the lives of children and families by putting data and evidence at the heart of the family justice system.

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One in three parents at risk of having their babies removed from their care have learning disabilities or difficulties – often not identified until court

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Data released by the Ministry of Justice shows over 1,300 children subject to DoL applications in 2023

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news | 11/07/2024

This is what we think: The perspectives of care-experienced young people on principles of care

news | 27/06/2024

Data released by the Ministry of Justice shows 291 children subject to DoL applications January to March 2024

news | 12/06/2024

One in three parents at risk of having their babies removed from their care have learning disabilities or difficulties – often not identified until court

news | 10/06/2024

Routes through court – understanding the different journeys of families through private law proceedings

news | 30/05/2024

Briefing paper: AI in the family justice system

news | 28/03/2024

Data released by the Ministry of Justice shows over 1,300 children subject to DoL applications in 2023

news | 21/02/2024

When child arrangement decisions are made in the family court, strikingly few children have their wishes and feelings heard

news | 07/02/2024

Children of care leavers risk inheriting parents’ emotional scars  

news | 21/12/2023

Children deprived of their liberty under the inherent jurisdiction included in Ministry of Justice data for the first time

news | 29/11/2023

Jenny Beck (KC) Hon appointed Chair of the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory

news | 31/10/2023

Blog – New data shows ethnic disparities in the use of section 20 voluntary arrangements

news | 13/09/2023

1,249 children deprived of their liberty because of concerns about their welfare

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event | 12/06/2024

Babies in care proceedings: What do we know about parents with learning disabilities or difficulties? 

event | 07/02/2024

Lunchtime seminar with Lisa Merkel-Holguin, University of Colorado and Kempe Center

event | 06/02/2024

In conversation with… Richard Devine and Leigh Zywek, Bath and North East Somerset Council (BANES)

event | 21/06/2023

Webinar: New research on ethnic disparities in care proceedings

event | 16/05/2023

In conversation with…Dr Barry Coughlan and Dr Robbie Duschinsky, University of Cambridge

event | 27/04/2023

In conversation with…His Honour Judge Chris Simmonds and Her Honour Judge Gaynor Lloyd

event | 13/03/2023

Webinar: Separating families: Experiences of separation and support

event | 28/02/2023

In conversation with… Professor Peter Fonagy

event | 24/11/2022

In conversation with… Her Honour Judge Carole Burgher

event | 10/10/2022

In conversation with… Trina Robson

event | 27/09/2022

In conversation with… Dr Kate Hellin

event | 08/07/2022

In conversation with… Stephanie Boyce, President of the Law Society of England and Wales

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What do we know about children in the family justice system?

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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory improves the lives of children and families by putting data and evidence at the heart of the family justice system.

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