Research carried out on behalf of the Joseph Rank Trust, looking at best practice among voluntary sector agencies in the Criminal Justice System.

The rhetoric and practice of the ‘Big Society’, combined with fierce pressure to reduce government spending, poses a significant challenge to the voluntary sector. How can any organisation produce more outcome for less investment? This report attempts to take the temperature amongst voluntary sector agencies in the criminal justice sector and to explore the level and role of partnership working. Where is there scope for collaboration, and how can this be best achieved?

Report on research carried out by Theos on behalf of the Joseph Rank Trust.