About This Project
Building accountability through evidence and transparency
Our Mission
Working Towards Fairness exists to ensure that public bodies accurately represent research evidence when making decisions that affect vulnerable families.
We believe that evidence-based policy requires not just using research, but representing it accurately and honestly. When guidance misrepresents research findings, it undermines trust and can harm the very people it's meant to protect.
What We Do
Document Misrepresentation
We carefully document cases where public bodies misrepresent research evidence, working with academic experts to verify our findings.
Seek Accountability
We engage directly with public bodies through formal correspondence, giving them opportunities to correct errors and acknowledge mistakes.
Build Understanding
We're gathering perspectives from families, practitioners, and researchers to understand the broader challenges in family justice and identify constructive solutions.
Why This Matters
Family justice decisions affect hundreds of thousands of families every year. When guidance is based on misrepresented research:
- Training programs miss critical issues affecting children
- Early intervention opportunities are lost
- Resources are misdirected away from effective support
- Trust in public institutions is undermined
Our Approach
Evidence-Based
We work with academic experts to ensure our analysis is rigorous and accurate
Constructive
We seek dialogue and correction, not confrontation for its own sake
Transparent
We publish all correspondence and evidence for public scrutiny
Get Involved
Whether you're a parent, practitioner, researcher, or concerned citizen, your perspective matters in building a fairer system.