CLOCKwise
Research and Policy - using data and evidence to inform policy, advocate for change, and demonstrate the social impact of access to justice.
Our Research
CLOCKwise collates data through the CLOCK web portal to produce academic research and make evidence-based policy interventions. Our research is underpinned by the transformative methodology developed by Dr Jane Krishnadas.
Data Collection & Analysis
Since 2015, our portal has tracked over 8,500 applications for assistance. This data reveals critical patterns about who needs help, what kind of cases they face, and where referrals come from - including a high proportion referred by Children's Services.
Social Impact Measurement
We calculate the financial value that CLOCK provides to the public by measuring reductions in court appearances, stress-related health interventions, time off work, and improved family relationships - demonstrating savings to the government.
Policy Interventions
Our findings are submitted to the Private and Public Care Sub-Groups, the Local Family Justice Board, the national Legal Aid Review, and other Government Consultations on Family Law to advocate for improved access to justice.
Academic Publications
Research findings are presented at the Social Legal Studies Conference and published in academic papers. Key presentations include 'Same Children Different Proceedings' (2022) and 'Now You See Me Now You Don't' (2023).
Transformative Methodology
CLOCK's research is rooted in the transformative methodology developed by Dr Jane Krishnadas in her 2008 paper 'Rights at the Intersections: Rebuilding Cultural, Material and Spatial Spheres of Justice'. This approach:
- 1.Listens to lived experience - starting with the stories of those who have been through the system to understand the real challenges they face.
- 2.Brings services together - coordinating the multi-agency response so people don't have to navigate complex systems alone.
- 3.Evidences impact - collecting and analysing data to demonstrate what works and what needs to change.
- 4.Advocates for systemic change - using evidence to make the case for policy reform and improved public services.
Key Findings
8,500+
People assisted since 2012
73
Cases referred by Children's Services in 2025 alone
60
Cases referred by Citizens Advice in 2025
Access Our Research
Visit the Keele University CLOCK Research and Impact page for publications, presentations, and data reports.