publications
The Matrix Knowledge Group has completed hundreds of projects for many clients. We always encourage the publication of findings and the sharing of information across the public sector. With this in mind, we present the following select list: Simply click on the title of an item to read more. Please contact us to request printed copies or to find out more. You will need Adobe Reader to view the documents.
The illicit drug trade in the United Kingdom
Matrix Knowledge Group was commissioned by the Home Office to undertake a large study on the illicit drug trade in the United Kingdom. You can read more about it here
Beckley report number 14 - understanding drug markets and how to influence them
The latest report in the Beckley series looks at the operation of middle-level drug dealers, and how their behaviour is influenced by the activities of the law enforcement agencies. (more…)
Dedicated Drug Court
The Ministry of Justice commissioned Matrix Knowledge Group, in partnership with Urban Institute and supported by leading academics from the Universities of Stirling, Sheffield, Cambridge and Kent, to undertake an independent process evaluation of Dedicated Drug Courts (DDC). (more…)
The Economic Case For and Against Prison
Matrix has launched a report on the Economic Case For and Against Prison. You can download the report and find out more here.
Organised Crime and Research and Evaluation
Matrix have recently co-authored a paper with Dr. Nicky Millar from the Home Office’s Research Directorate on how research and evaluation can play an important role in helping to develop more effective agency responses to tackling organised crime.
Evaluation of drug testing in the criminal justice system
Matrix were commissioned to evaluate the Piloting of drug testing for those arrested having committed certain trigger offences over the course of 2 years. (more…)
National Evaluation of LEAP
The final report from the national evaluation of the Local Exercise Action Pilots has now been published. (more…)
Nesta report on low innovation
Hidden Innovation: Matrix were recently commissioned by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) to undertake research on how innovation happens in ‘low innovation’ sectors. The Matrix work examined the civil justice sector, (more…)
The Healthcare Commission’s Core Standard Assessment
Matrix has written a report on the Evaluation of the impact, costs and benefits of the Healthcare Commission’s core standard assessment.
Reducing Avoidable Deaths in Hospital
You can now have access to two guides written by Matrix on reducing avoidable deaths in hospital. The titles of the two guides are Chief Executives lead the way and Medical Directors drive improvement.
CSIP paper
The CSIP (Care Services Improvement Partnership) have published a paper written by Matrix on The role of public health in supporting the development of integrated services.
Masterclass Presentations
You can now download the Masterclass presentations from the National Convention for Safer Communities by clicking on the following presentation links.
Evaluating the Impact of Community Safety
Performance Management
POP and Problem Solving
