Kristy Kruithof

Evaluation of the Offender Liaison and Diversion Trial Schemes

Liaison and diversion (L&D) schemes operate primarily in police custody suites and courts and aim to identify and assess people with vulnerabilities as they pass through the criminal justice system, to ensure their needs are identified. L&D services have been operating in England for at least 25 years. Not all areas have L&D services and among those that do, there is considerable variation in the nature of the services. In 2009, Lord Bradley reviewed the provision of services for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities in the criminal justice system and recommended that a national L&D model be created. Between 2011 and 2013, the Department of Health was supported by an external partner, the Offender Health Collaborative, to develop a national L&D model.

The payment by results Social Impact Bond pilot at HMP Peterborough: final process evaluation report

This report presents findings from a process evaluation of the Peterborough pilot, 4 How, if at all, did the pilot lead to better outcomes of reduced reoffending (including the role played by voluntary and community sector organisations and partner agencies)? What wider costs and benefits, if any, do stakeholders feel were incurred through the implementation of the SIB? To what extent did stakeholders feel that the SIB led to greater innovation and/or efficiency? What were the strengths and weaknesses of the SIB contractual model as implemented? What key messages can be taken from the Peterborough pilot that offer useful learning points for future payment by results models and SIBs? 5