18 October 2023

Chance to Change Dererred Prosecution Scheme Pilot Qualitative Research Study



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This report examines how the Chance to Change deferred prosecution scheme was delivered in the West Yorkshire and London pilot sites, and the experiences of the participants and professionals involved.

Publisher: Manchester Metropolitan University
Authors: Rachel Kinsella, Patrick Williams and Kevin Wong

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