Probation & Resettlement Archives | Criminal Justice Alliance https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/resources-areas/probation-resettlement/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:30:14 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 195521869 Time for change: A call for collaborative criminal justice reform https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-resources/time-for-change/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:29:26 +0000 https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/?post_type=resources&p=11064 Time for change advocates for a transformative approach to the criminal justice system (CJS) through strengthened collaboration between the government and civil society. It emphasises a shift from punitive measures to rehabilitation, focusing on prevention and addressing systemic issues such as institutional racism and the treatment of women. The report is based on insights from […]

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]]> Time for change advocates for a transformative approach to the criminal justice system (CJS) through strengthened collaboration between the government and civil society. It emphasises a shift from punitive measures to rehabilitation, focusing on prevention and addressing systemic issues such as institutional racism and the treatment of women.

The report is based on insights from six consultations held in early 2024, highlighting the need for a fair and effective CJS that engages individuals with lived experience and prioritises evidence-based policies. Key recommendations include improving victim services, enhancing prison conditions, tackling institutional biases, and fostering a more equitable and rehabilitative justice system. The CJA calls on the new government to partner with civil society to implement these reforms.

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]]> 11064 Response to the National Audit Office study on improving resettlement support for prison leavers to reduce reoffending https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-resources/response-to-the-national-audit-office-study-on-improving-resettlement-support-for-prison-leavers-to-reduce-reoffending/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:21:20 +0000 https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/?post_type=resources&p=9421 In this response to the National Audit Office’s survey into improving resettlement support for people leaving prison, we worked with over 40 members to focus on how the government can better provide access to education and employment to prison leavers and strengthen their family relationships. We call for a cross-government national resettlement strategy.

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]]> In this response to the National Audit Office’s survey into improving resettlement support for people leaving prison, we worked with over 40 members to focus on how the government can better provide access to education and employment to prison leavers and strengthen their family relationships. We call for a cross-government national resettlement strategy.

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]]> 9421 Children’s Commissioner Family Review response https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-resources/childrens-commissioner-family-review-consultation-response/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:01:22 +0000 https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/?post_type=resources&p=8278 In this response to the Children’s Commissioner’s call for evidence for the Family Review, we specifically focus on how the Children’s Commissioner can improve the outcomes of children who are experiencing parental and family imprisonment. We call on the Children’s Commissioner to explicitly promote and protect the rights of these children, for a statutory process […]

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]]> In this response to the Children’s Commissioner’s call for evidence for the Family Review, we specifically focus on how the Children’s Commissioner can improve the outcomes of children who are experiencing parental and family imprisonment. We call on the Children’s Commissioner to explicitly promote and protect the rights of these children, for a statutory process to be introduced to identify these children, and for family support services for those in prison and children and families in the community to have adequate and sustainable funding.

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]]> 8278 Prisons Strategy White Paper consultation response https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-resources/prisons-strategy-white-paper-consultation-response/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:03:55 +0000 https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/?post_type=resources&p=7698 In this response to the Prisons Strategy White Paper, we call on the government to reduce the prison population and divert its investment for new prison building into improving the existing prison estate. We also set out measures to better support people in or leaving prison with employment, family ties and resettlement.

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]]> In this response to the Prisons Strategy White Paper, we call on the government to reduce the prison population and divert its investment for new prison building into improving the existing prison estate. We also set out measures to better support people in or leaving prison with employment, family ties and resettlement.

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]]> 7698 Purpose and connection: A briefing in advance of the Prisons White Paper https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-resources/purpose-and-connection-a-briefing-in-advance-of-the-prisons-white-paper/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:09:50 +0000 https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/?post_type=resources&p=7517 The government recently announced it would publish a White Paper setting out prison reforms to cut reoffending. In this briefing, we set out what the government should include in the Prisons White Paper, mapping the practical steps necessary to ensure everyone in prison or leaving prison has access to meaningful education and employment, as well […]

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]]> The government recently announced it would publish a White Paper setting out prison reforms to cut reoffending. In this briefing, we set out what the government should include in the Prisons White Paper, mapping the practical steps necessary to ensure everyone in prison or leaving prison has access to meaningful education and employment, as well as support to maintain family ties and positive social relationships. We highlight how the government can reduce the prison population while ensuring safer communities. The briefing draws on the expertise of CJA members working in these areas.

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]]> 7517 10 ways the PCSC Bill will entrench racial inequality in the criminal justice system https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-resources/ten-ways-the-pcsc-bill-will-entrench-racial-inequality-in-the-criminal-justice-system/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:45:31 +0000 https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/?post_type=resources&p=7409 This joint briefing from a coalition of criminal justice organisations outlines how 10 clauses in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will deepen racial inequality in the criminal justice system, and without evidence that they will reduce crime or improve public safety. We draw on the government’s own equality assessments, which acknowledge that most […]

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]]> This joint briefing from a coalition of criminal justice organisations outlines how 10 clauses in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will deepen racial inequality in the criminal justice system, and without evidence that they will reduce crime or improve public safety. We draw on the government’s own equality assessments, which acknowledge that most of the provisions reviewed in this briefing are indirectly discriminatory. We also highlight the government’s lack of evidence that they are a ‘proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim’ and the lack of sufficient mitigation of their impact on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

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]]> 7409 How the PCSC Bill will entrench racial disparity https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-resources/how-the-pcsc-bill-could-entrench-racial-disparity/ Thu, 20 May 2021 13:40:34 +0000 https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/?post_type=resources&p=7099 This briefing from a coalition of criminal justice and race equality organisations explores how the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill could deepen racial inequality in the criminal justice system. It analyses the equality impact assessments behind the Bill, and calls for the government to withdraw the discriminatory measures and launch a proper public consultation.

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]]> This briefing from a coalition of criminal justice and race equality organisations explores how the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill could deepen racial inequality in the criminal justice system. It analyses the equality impact assessments behind the Bill, and calls for the government to withdraw the discriminatory measures and launch a proper public consultation.

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]]> 7099 Response from Ministry of Justice on policing and sentencing bill https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-resources/response-from-ministry-of-justice-on-policing-and-sentencing-bill/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:26:31 +0000 https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/?post_type=resources&p=7055 We wrote to the Ministry of Justice in March, setting out our concerns that the government’s Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will deepen racial inequality in the criminal justice system and asking for further details on how the government has assessed the disproportionate impact of the legislation. We have received a response from the […]

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]]> We wrote to the Ministry of Justice in March, setting out our concerns that the government’s Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will deepen racial inequality in the criminal justice system and asking for further details on how the government has assessed the disproportionate impact of the legislation. We have received a response from the justice secretary providing more detail.

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]]> 7055 Response from Ministry of Justice on sentencing White Paper https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-resources/response-from-ministry-of-justice-on-sentencing-white-paper/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:56:52 +0000 https://www.highscoredev.co.uk/cja/?post_type=resources&p=4015 We recently worked with members to respond to the government’s sentencing White Paper, identifying positive elements of the proposals, highlighting our concerns, and making recommendations for fair and effective sentencing. In this letter with an accompanying annex, the government responds to our briefing, discussing areas such as community sentences, problem-solving courts, probation, youth justice and […]

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]]> We recently worked with members to respond to the government’s sentencing White Paper, identifying positive elements of the proposals, highlighting our concerns, and making recommendations for fair and effective sentencing. In this letter with an accompanying annex, the government responds to our briefing, discussing areas such as community sentences, problem-solving courts, probation, youth justice and more.

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]]> 4015 A smarter approach to sentencing? https://www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-resources/a-smarter-approach-to-sentencing/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:51:43 +0000 https://www.highscoredev.co.uk/cja/?post_type=resources&p=4038 In this response to the government’s White Paper on sentencing, the CJA and members highlight the positive elements of the government’s sentencing plans, as well as identifying areas of concern. The response also makes wide-ranging recommendations for government to create a criminal justice system which diverts people away from the dead end of prison and […]

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]]> In this response to the government’s White Paper on sentencing, the CJA and members highlight the positive elements of the government’s sentencing plans, as well as identifying areas of concern. The response also makes wide-ranging recommendations for government to create a criminal justice system which diverts people away from the dead end of prison and gives individuals the best chance at a life away from life

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