National policy activity to improve outcomes for women in contact with the criminal justice system

Increasingly there is a recognition of the distinct needs experienced by women in contact with the criminal justice system and that they often require the support of gender specific services to achieve positive outcomes, both for themselves as well as the communities they live in. A range of work is being undertaken across government and the voluntary sector to ensure that this recognition translates into action. In order to inform the sector and support appropriate links to be made between organisations and activities this briefing provides a summary of this work. It focuses on initiatives being taken forward by government and the voluntary sector, and summarises what opportunities there are for you to get involved in the