Reducing re-offending and social exclusion through innovative training; promoting increased understanding, personal change and skill sets necessary when working with marginalised groups, challenging behaviour and poor motivation. Promoting public debate surrounding the reduction of crime and re-offending, particularly former military veteran offenders. Engaging society and encouraging greater understanding and responsibility.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
February Policy Round-Up | Homeless Link
February Policy Round-Up | Homeless Link
There is some good information here for anyone interested in this issue and its imapct upon re-offending.
There is some good information here for anyone interested in this issue and its imapct upon re-offending.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Understanding Challenging Behaviour and Supporting those who Self Harm / Wound
Understanding Challenging Behaviour and Supporting those who Self Harm / Wound
Two more staff CPD training courses from Life Change UK
Two more staff CPD training courses from Life Change UK
Security system management - Secretary of State for Prisons outlines justice reforms
Security system management - Secretary of State for Prisons outlines justice reforms
Yet again, encouraging and positive statements from the Minister. Let us hope that the momentum will be maintained and that implementation will follow rapidly.
Yet again, encouraging and positive statements from the Minister. Let us hope that the momentum will be maintained and that implementation will follow rapidly.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Leadership Team of Employers' Forum for Reducing Re-offending - Business in the Community
Leadership Team of Employers' Forum for Reducing Re-offending - Business in the Community
Doing it differently. How the Business Community can have a positive impact upon the reduction of re-offending.
Doing it differently. How the Business Community can have a positive impact upon the reduction of re-offending.
Friday, January 21, 2011
'Academies' should replace youth custody, says peer - Education News, Education - The Independent
'Academies' should replace youth custody, says peer - Education News, Education - The Independent
This concept is similar to the C-FAR project, a former Devon based charity that provided residential training courses and mentoring for young adult persistent offenders. It reduced re-offending by approximately 40%. Regrettably, owing to a lack of funding, the Centre was forced to close after 5 years of development. More information can be seen at - http://www.lifechangeuk.com/our-history/
This concept is similar to the C-FAR project, a former Devon based charity that provided residential training courses and mentoring for young adult persistent offenders. It reduced re-offending by approximately 40%. Regrettably, owing to a lack of funding, the Centre was forced to close after 5 years of development. More information can be seen at - http://www.lifechangeuk.com/our-history/
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Alternative to Custody and Probation for Offenders who are Military Veterans
Having put their lives on the line for their country and exposed themselves to physical danger and their families to mental stress, our former military veteran offenders deserve help to regain their sense of pride and self worth.
The business plan for this project is now well advanced. The partnership, which includes Life Change UK, Alabare' Christian Care and Support, The Langley House Trust and Exeter City YMCA is now seeking support through a Social Impact Bond. This proposal will reduce re-offending by veteran offenders and enable them to become the proud men they once were.
If you know of those willing to help, please do get let us know - 07779221162 or info@lifechangeuk.com
The business plan for this project is now well advanced. The partnership, which includes Life Change UK, Alabare' Christian Care and Support, The Langley House Trust and Exeter City YMCA is now seeking support through a Social Impact Bond. This proposal will reduce re-offending by veteran offenders and enable them to become the proud men they once were.
If you know of those willing to help, please do get let us know - 07779221162 or info@lifechangeuk.com
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Welsh Assembly Government | Learning to Change: Developing Skills to Reduce Re-offending in Wales
Welsh Assembly Government | Learning to Change: Developing Skills to Reduce Re-offending in Wales
The Welsh Assembly continues to be proactive in its work to reduce re-offending and cut the costs of crime. The process is clearly been driven by some visionary leaders.
The Welsh Assembly continues to be proactive in its work to reduce re-offending and cut the costs of crime. The process is clearly been driven by some visionary leaders.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Armed Forces Bill: 10 Jan 2011: House of Commons debates - Offending by Veterans
Armed Forces Bill: 10 Jan 2011: House of Commons debates (TheyWorkForYou.com)
Readers of this debate will see that it was wide ranging. Importantly, there was a clear focus upon the needs of former military personnel returning to civilian life and the challenges that they face. Evidence is suggesting that repeated tours of combat are contributing to poor mental health and an inability to readily settle back into civy-street. Critically, there are increasing numbers of former military personnel entering the justice system; specific numbers are still not clear. Research in the USA suggests large numbers of veterans end up offending. Here is the UK, estimates range from 3.5% to 10%, with individual prisons suggesting over 15%. The number on community orders and probation are unclear, although following feedback from Probation offices around the country, NAPO suggests as many as 12,000. Worryingly, research by various Police Forces, Local Authorities and Health practitioners suggest that numbers are increasing.
Linked to this is the often devastating impact that periods of deployment and combat has on the families of military personnel, frequently resulting in alcohol abuse, family break-up and domestic violence.
Whatever the detailed figures may eventually show, the fact that the lives of so many men and women and their families have been severely damaged cannot be ignored. Rightly, hundreds of thousands of pounds are being spent to help those with physical disabilities resulting from combat. It is now time to intensify the support to those suffering mental trauma so that they too can find a way of coping with their lives and avoid entry into the Justice System.
Readers of this debate will see that it was wide ranging. Importantly, there was a clear focus upon the needs of former military personnel returning to civilian life and the challenges that they face. Evidence is suggesting that repeated tours of combat are contributing to poor mental health and an inability to readily settle back into civy-street. Critically, there are increasing numbers of former military personnel entering the justice system; specific numbers are still not clear. Research in the USA suggests large numbers of veterans end up offending. Here is the UK, estimates range from 3.5% to 10%, with individual prisons suggesting over 15%. The number on community orders and probation are unclear, although following feedback from Probation offices around the country, NAPO suggests as many as 12,000. Worryingly, research by various Police Forces, Local Authorities and Health practitioners suggest that numbers are increasing.
Linked to this is the often devastating impact that periods of deployment and combat has on the families of military personnel, frequently resulting in alcohol abuse, family break-up and domestic violence.
Whatever the detailed figures may eventually show, the fact that the lives of so many men and women and their families have been severely damaged cannot be ignored. Rightly, hundreds of thousands of pounds are being spent to help those with physical disabilities resulting from combat. It is now time to intensify the support to those suffering mental trauma so that they too can find a way of coping with their lives and avoid entry into the Justice System.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Prison Population Punishments | Free Criminal Law Essay | Law Teacher
Prison Population Punishments | Free Criminal Law Essay | Law Teacher An excellent paper for those studying Criminal Law and other associated subjects.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
News Analysis: Sentencing plans will founder without investment - Children & Young People Now
News Analysis: Sentencing plans will founder without investment - Children & Young People Now More evidence regarding levels of mental health and costs in dealing with young offenders must force change.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Support Solutions • View topic - Reducing reoffending need not cost the earth
Support Solutions • View topic - Reducing reoffending need not cost the earth Another excellent example of how, by moving away from the more punitive approach to crime, we can save money, reduce re-offending and enable individuals to forge more productive lives.
Reducing Re-offending by the Young - A Time for Real Change!
A quote from Joseph Malins:
'Better guide well the young than reclaim them when old, for the voice of true wisdom is calling;
To rescue the fallen is good, but ‘tis best to prevent other people from falling;
Better close up the source of temptation and crime than deliver from dungeon or galley;
Better put a strong fence round the top of the cliff, than an ambulance down in the valley.’
'Better guide well the young than reclaim them when old, for the voice of true wisdom is calling;
To rescue the fallen is good, but ‘tis best to prevent other people from falling;
Better close up the source of temptation and crime than deliver from dungeon or galley;
Better put a strong fence round the top of the cliff, than an ambulance down in the valley.’
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Clinks Response - MoJ Green Paper.pdf (application/pdf Object)
Clinks Response - MoJ Green Paper.pdf (application/pdf Object) - An excellent basis for future discussion and debate.
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