This is a guest post by Sophia Fedorowicz, Head of Research and Evaluations, Expert Citizens CIC; Sarah Page, Associate Professor of Social Justice and Social Learning, Staffordshire University; Fiona McCormack, Research Officer for Centre for Health and Development, Staffordshire University; Sophie Oldfield, Alumni Student, Staffordshire University.

Women's needs overlooked in policy and practice
Our report published in October 2023 by the Centre for Justice Innovation sought to share findings and recommendations for improved practices to better support women in recovery. The research aimed to expand the evidence base on the needs of women who use drugs and alcohol in the West Midlands and the ways that those needs are being met....