Breaking the cycle of crisis and crime

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We champion long-term solutions for justice reform that tackle the root causes of repeat, low-level crime and support people’s journeys towards better lives.

Through amplifying the voices of those who have experienced the criminal justice system, our mission is to prevent individuals from being criminalised due to unmet health and social needs, such as poverty, homelessness, mental ill health, problems with drugs and alcohol or domestic abuse.

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What we work on

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Policing & diversion

We strive for fairer and improved policing, prioritising early diversion of individuals with unmet health and social needs.

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Multiple disadvantage

We advocate for systems and services that provide timely and holistic support to those facing multiple, co-occuring needs.

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Courts & sentencing

We campaign for equitable access to justice that supports fair and effective sentencing.

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Probation

We champion probation reform for lasting change, offering individuals trapped in the revolving door the best chances to turn their lives around.

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Walking out of the revolving door into a brighter future: reclaiming narratives for Black History Month 2024

October is Black History Month and this year’s theme is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’. We spoke to lived experience member A about her reflections on breaking free of the preconceptions, stereotypes and marginalisation she has faced as a Black woman with experience of the revolving door. I’m a recovering addict. On 3…
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“An opportunity to transform our approach and make lasting change” National charity working to break the cycle of crisis and crime Revolving Doors responds to landmark Sentencing Review launched to end prison crisis

The Government has announced the launch of a Sentencing Review, chaired by former Lord Chancellor David Gauke.   Revolving Doors Chief Executive Ms Pavan Dhaliwal said:  “This review is very welcome and long overdue to ensure that we can move towards a justice system that both better serves victims and focuses…
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A closer look at electronic monitoring and women

Electronic monitoring is becoming an increasingly popular tool in the criminal justice system, supposedly offering an alternative to traditional forms of custody, including remand and supervision.   However, while much of the focus on its use has been on the general offender population, Revolving Doors believe there is a pressing need…
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Policy position: Exploring the relationship between neurodiversity and the revolving door of crisis and crime

Following the creation of our Neurodiversity Forum in 2021, Revolving Doors have been working to better understand the links with criminal justice involvement and multiple disadvantage. This position, co-produced with our lived experience members, details our findings and recommendations.

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Revolving Doors responds to the Government’s new Renters Reform Bill 

In response to the Government’s proposed Renters Reform Bill announced today (17th May), Pavan Dhaliwal, Chief Executive of Revolving Doors commented:  “In the midst of an ongoing cost of living crisis with countless individuals teetering on the edge of homelessness, the Government’s efforts to end no-fault evictions and improve housing…

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Stephen Lawrence 30 years on and the Casey Review: as Black Londoners, we deserve better

In the wake of the Casey Review, Lucy* and Eden-Rose, two Revolving Doors lived experience members, reflect on where we are 30 years on from the death of Stephen Lawrence. 30 years after the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence, and 25 years after the report that called the Met Police…

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“Revolving Doors has really set the bar for how to work with people who have lived experience and make real changes to improve the criminal justice system.”

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