Family Drug and Alcohol Courts (FDACs): The Case for Investment
Agata Miśkowiec argues that investment in Family Drug and Alcohol Courts improves outcomes for families and saves money. Last month we...
Agata Miśkowiec
Aug 22, 20242 min read
Working together for change – the value of lived experience and co-production
We recently published the second edition of our Good Practice Guide which showcases initiatives across England that are tackling drivers...
Yannick Mitchell
Jul 30, 20244 min read
Introducing MV’s Good Practice Guide – Innovative Solutions Improving Family Court Processes across England
In 2024-25, MV produced a quarterly guide featuring initiatives across England that aim to reduce delay and improve processes in family...
Yannick Mitchell
Jul 2, 20241 min read
Case Study: Family Drugs and Alcohol Courts case for investment and cost benefit analysis
Client: Department for Education (DfE) Date: March-May 2024 Challenges faced by the client: Family drugs and alcohol courts (FDACs) offer...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 24, 20243 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Supporting Families and Children to Navigate Care Proceedings: Learning from Experts by Experience
Catch up on our webinar - Supporting Families and Children to Navigate Care Proceedings: Learning from Experts by Experience - This...
Mutual Ventures
May 16, 20241 min read
Case study: Understanding the financial impact of care proceedings on children's social care
Mutual Ventures was commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) to undertake a national programme of work to better understand the...
Mutual Ventures
Sep 18, 20234 min read
Catch up on our learning event: Fostering a one-system mindset and culture
Catch up on our learning event on Fostering a one-system mindset and culture held on Monday 26th June. This learning event is the final...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 27, 20232 min read
More trust in social workers will make the family justice system better
The lack of trust between the courts and social workers is a significant challenge within care proceedings. Jordan Binedell argues that...
Jordan Binedell
Jun 26, 20233 min read
Catch up on our learning event: Developing a stable and experienced workforce
Catch up on our learning event on Developing a stable and experienced workforce held on Thursday 22nd June. This learning event is the...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 22, 20231 min read
Catch up on our learning event: Utilising Data to Tackle Care Proceedings Delays
Catch up on our learning event on Utilising Data to Tackle Care Proceedings Delays held on Wednesday 14th June. This learning event is...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Catch up on our learning event: Effective pre-proceedings
Catch up on our learning event on effective pre-proceedings held on Tuesday 6th June. This learning event is the first of a series of...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Case Study: Impact of delays in care proceedings on Children's Social Care
Client: Department for Education Date: December 2021- April 2022 Challenges faced by the client: Mutual Ventures (MV) was commissioned by...
Mutual Ventures
Apr 29, 20222 min read