Effective data can reveal important insights – like how experiences of court vary for different families, or the reasons why long-term outcomes of court decisions may differ. By learning from examples in other areas of justice or other parts of the public sector, where data has been successfully used to improve efficiency and better understand relevant populations, the family justice system can become more transparent, responsive, and ultimately more supportive of children’s needs. Without it, the professionals committed to helping families are left without the tools to evaluate and improve the outcomes they seek to achieve.
The current data system in family justice is fragmented, with no organisation having complete oversight of family justice system data. Administrative data is collected by a number of departments and agencies, each with their own objectives and priorities which makes data linking difficult. This approach makes it difficult to create a cohesive picture of families and prevents a full understanding of the experiences of those involved in the system.
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