Problem-solving courts (PSCs) are a diverse family of court models, which combine a multi-agency approach to supervision and intervention with regular judicial progress reviews which hold individuals and agencies to account.

This study explores the feasibility of developing problem-solving courts in the West Midlands, especially problem-solving courts for both court-involved children and young people and for young adults.

There is significant evidence to suggest that the application of the problem-solving court model to these court-involved children and young people or, separately, young adults could lead to improved outcomes.

Published in March 2022 by the Centre for Justice Innovation.