Advance, in partnership with police forces and statutory agencies in England aims to divert women and young women way from the criminal justice system and provides dedicated support services tailored to women’s needs.
Although fewer women are imprisoned and most offenses are minor, many have complex needs and are often victims of serious crimes themselves.
Women are also offered access to safe, women-specific centres and borough hubs, and groups and workshops
London Diversion Service
The London Diversion service aims to give the Metropolitan police the option to use a Conditional Caution as an alternative to prosecution.
We can divert women over the age of 18 who have committed low-harm offences into support services with the aim of breaking the cycle of offending and therefore reducing the overall demand on the police and Criminal Justice System.
The service provides:
- Targeted support and advocacy for women to address practical and emotional needs, including outreach services
- Intensive one-to-one support across all women’s rehabilitative needs
- Safe, local hubs pan-regional and Women’s centres
- Access to tailored groups and workshops delivered by specialist providers
To find out more about how to refer, you email: female.diversion@advancecharity.org.uk
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