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The Netherlands has shut 23 prisons since 2014; their prison population has halved since 2004; during the ten years from 2008, Dutch prison sentences dropped by a quarter and jail terms for young offenders by two thirds, while their crime rate dropped by 40 per cent.
London Community Payback have started clearing the brambles & overgrowth at Eltham Parish Church, People on Probation have made a great start. Looking forward to seeing the end result @Royal_Greenwich #MakingADifference #Church #Greenwich #London #CP50
Published today ! Delighted to say edited collection on #autism and #criminaljustice is now available ! Huge thanks again to all the contributors who made this happen. routledge.com/Autism-and-Cri…
Back home after two weeks at Cambridge uni. Felt pretty intensive crash course in all things methodology. Research proposal taking Shape now. So grateful for the support of my fellow students and everyone @CamCriminology special mention @Jane_Dominey and @crewebencrewe
These roles are a great opportunity to make a difference to so many lives and communities. Find out more here ⬇️
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A visit to one the local upw project yesterday in part to mark 50 years of community pay back. And yes I did get my hands dirty for a bit and mucked in. Really enjoyed chatting to the men on the project about their journeys and how we can perhaps improve #50years
SEEDS 2 training today and tomorrow, serendipity shines with my current essay also being focused on balancing a person centred approach with public protection. Relationship for me has always been at the core of affective probation work.
A very thoughtful Christmas gift. I have had a couple of conversations recently about how it can be beneficial to slow down the thought process especially in time of pressure. I am a firm believe in personnal development and working my own area of improvement.
Fantastic event today held by Havering Council talking about what we are doing to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls # Standing up to VAWG in Havering @HaveringSP @Natsc2012 @LBofHavering
People on Probation #LondonCommunityPayback have restored these railings @CanalRiverTrust Community Payback making a difference at Tottenham Lock.
Really busy week but grateful for some time spent this week reflecting on where we are at. Its so important to pause, reflect take stock and recognise the progress along with what's left to do
Just finishing off year one. I can not recommend this enough hmpps people go for it
Just felt the need to promote this podcast from national prisoner radio. Inspiring stories and help and advice for those leaving prison

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