CCJP’s Director, Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay, discussed the impact of a DV perpetrator intervention programme, which is both successful and cost effective. It was apparent that IPV is a very important issue for Birmingham Yardley's MP Jess Phillips. She talked about the huge opportunity to influence government policy by testing interventions, because policymakers want to implement evidence-based programmes while also providing insights into how academics need to know their audience (policy makers vs service providers) and address their needs. Improving criminal justice responses to sexual violence was discussed by Anna Carline. Despite barristers demonstrating positive developments at ground level in the court room, there needs to be more positive and effective feedback loops.