Evidence matters in family justice: Is anyone listening?

Tuesday 16 June 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Venue

Lancaster House Hotel, Lancaster, LA1 4GJ - View Map

Open to

External Organisations, Postgraduates, Staff

Registration

Free to attend - registration required

Registration Info

This event is by invitation only. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Professor Judith Harwin at j.e.harwin@lancaster.ac.uk

Event Details

A debate on the opportunities and barriers to research impact with invited participants from across family justice and partner organisations

Invited participants will include the judiciary, research organisations, government, directors of children's services, experts on lived experience, NGOs, funders and academics.

The day will start with an overview of the key issues, followed by panel debates. A final session will draw together the themes and identify next steps. Following the event, a short summary paper with recommendations will be published.

The panel topics are:

  • Evidence ignored? Three case studies
  • Valuing lived experience - what more needs to be done?
  • Moving mountains to access data - why is it so hard?

Contact Details

Name Judith Harwin
Email

j.e.harwin@lancaster.ac.uk

Directions to Lancaster House Hotel

Green Lane, Bailrigg, LA1 4GJ