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Family Justice Observatory

The Project

The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (FJO) – Development Phase

The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory will improve the use of data and research evidence in the family justice system in England and Wales in order to support the best possible decisions for children.

The leadership team, led by Professor Karen Broadhurst at Lancaster University, includes Dr Lisa Holmes and colleagues from the Rees Centre.

External Team Members
  • Professor Karen Broadhurst, Dr Bachar Alrouh & Claire Mason, Centre for Child and Family Justice Research, Lancaster University
  • Mary Ryan & Dr Susannah Bowyer, Research in Practice, Dartington Hall

Read more on Family Justice Observatory Website

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Project Details

Start date: April 2018
End date: June 2019
Funder: Nuffield Foundation
Theme: Rees Centre