We’re proud to spotlight Rise Mutual CIC for their powerful work delivering the CAPVA (Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse) programme across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, in partnership with The Chrysalis Centre. The RISE programme supports families experiencing violence from children or young people towards their parents and carers to respond in… by Justine Blakeman ...
Strengthen Your Leadership with the Work with Offenders Manager Webinar Series Leadership in probation and offender management is becoming increasingly complex. From managing hybrid teams to meeting rising regulatory expectations, today’s managers face evolving challenges that demand targeted support. That’s where the Work with Offenders Manager Webinar Series comes in —… by Martin Jerrold ...
“The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 recognises children as victims in their own right. By the time they start school, at least one child in every class will have been living with domestic abuse since they were born. 78% of these will experience direct abuse in the home”. Domestic abuse is… By Hardeep Roud...
Domestic Abuse Prevention – What can be done? Common questions that can often be asked of or about victims of domestic violence include “Why don’t they ask for help?”, “Why don’t they leave?” or “Why won’t they report it to the police”. These questions often overlook the psychological, emotional and… By Michelle Perry ...
Have a browse below through our weekly overview of news from the criminal justice sector. Inspection shows critical and ongoing failures in Nottingham Prison HMIP (His Majesties Inspectorate of Prisons) recently visited HMP Lowdham Grange and found a significant rise in violent incidents and medical emergencies. A report, released on… By Chris English...
Self-compassion Self-compassion refers to the capacity to treat oneself with kindness, understanding, and care, particularly in moments of difficulty or personal failure. In a society that often emphasises self-criticism and perfectionism, self-compassion offers a transformative alternative: the belief that to thrive and grow, individuals must extend the same warmth and… By Jake Neller...
Red Snapper Managed Services have recently been working via a pathway on an “Immediate Justice” initiative which specifically refers young people who are first-time offenders. From this pathway, young people are referred into the Immediate Justice service and are supported in completing mandatory hours allocated to them in which they… By Chris English...
This month, the MA delivered a concerning report which laid bare the seismic challenges facing the justice system in bringing in and keeping hold of magistrates, particularly focusing on drawing in new members from every corner of life. Magistrates matter: A plan to ensure magistrates are valued, appreciated, and recognised… There remains a huge crisis in recruiting and retaining magistrates. Here, David Ford, the deputy national chair of the Magistrates' Association (MA), tells Police Oracle about why it's so difficult to keep hold of volunteers to deliver justice, and what changes are needed to redirect this worrying tide....
Working with perpetrators of domestic abuse presents unique challenges for all professionals in this field. Whilst public safety and protection of victims must remain central the work, this needs to be balanced with seeking to develop a meaningful engagement and not squandering the opportunity to work with the preparator of… By Justine Blakeman...
Have a browse below through our weekly overview of news from the criminal justice sector. New Funding from Spending Review After a recent government spending review there will be an extra £7 billion to construct new prisons by 2031. This will hopefully support the prison system in the increasingly worrisome… ...