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

Making an impact: Our first five years in review

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

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

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This is what we think: Perspectives on being cared for from older children and young people – including those on deprivation of liberty orders

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

What are the routes into care for young people in Wales?

Uncovering private family law: how often do we hear the voice of the child?

Understanding care pathways and placement stability for babies in Wales

Children subject to deprivation of liberty orders

Principles of Care for Children with Complex Needs

What do we know about adults in private law proceedings? Spotlight series

National deprivation of liberty court: Latest data trends – June 2023

How might our ethnicity affect our experience of the family justice system?

National deprivation of liberty court: Latest data trends – May 2023

Legal outcomes of cases at the national deprivation of liberty court

Data released by the Ministry of Justice shows 299 children subject to DoL applications April to June 2024

Nuffield Family Justice Observatory has appointed three new board members

One in 15 young mothers involved in care proceedings before their eldest child is 10

Making an impact: Our first five years in review

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

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

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

Briefing paper: AI in the family justice system

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

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

Children of care leavers risk inheriting parents’ emotional scars

In conversation with… Nicola Lewis

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

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

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

Webinar: New research on ethnic disparities in care proceedings

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

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

Webinar: Separating families: Experiences of separation and support

In conversation with… Professor Peter Fonagy

In conversation with… Her Honour Judge Carole Burgher

In conversation with… Trina Robson

In conversation with… Dr Kate Hellin

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Children of care leavers risk inheriting parents’ emotional scars 