Facilitators of the Working for Justice lived experience group. Supporting a CJS that does not unfairly disadvantage anyone because of their neurodivergence.
Our new report explores the issues facing neurodiverse young people moving from youth to adult services in the Criminal Justice System and makes suggestions for what needs to change: bit.ly/3CLlk4y@T2AAlliance@BarrowCadbury@KeyRingCJS@HughAsher
ALT Text: "A lack of appropriate assessment for neurodiversity, or poor support provision following assessment can increase the potential that neurodiverse young people will become involved in the Criminal Justice System." Underneath are the KeyRing and Barrow Cadbury Trust logos.
Great to talk to #GEVictimsServices conference today about improving victim trust, confidence and engagement; increasing opportunities for victims to help design and deliver services and how #restorativejustice can give victims a voice.
The language we use should never put people at further disadvantage. This guide relates to child exploitation and a good reminder to us all that language matters.
Thanks to @GMAutismC for sharing this from the @childrensocietychildrenssociety.org.uk/info…
A new CJA report finds positive work by police custody visitors to improve treatment of Black, Asian and minority ethnic people and women, but a number of custody visitors lack understanding of institutional racism and discrimination.
Read more below. ⬇️
criminaljusticealliance.org/…
An open letter advocating for overdose prevention centre pilots in the UK, which has been signed by a growing list of more than 75 influential medical, academic and third sector organisations and numerous individuals. #prevention#overdosetheguardian.com/politics/202…
Today is #HumanRightsDay.
Where we celebrate universal human rights and our law, the Human Rights Act.
Over 150 groups have written to the Prime Minister and political leaders asking them to protect our rights.
Read and watch video: buff.ly/3ylrJkE@BIHRhumanrights
Slightly emotional #RightsFest21. So many failures but so much hope for people's future. So proud that @KRSelfAdvocacy were able to contribute.
An amazing job from every single one of the speakers. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Our new report draws on interviews with journalists, academics, charities and people with lived experience to highlight how journalists can report on criminal justice in a sensitive, constructive and nuanced way. Read some key highlights in Russell's blog below.
Behind Closed Doors is a new @cjalliance guide on how journalists can better shine a light on criminal justice for a more informed public. russellwebster.com/how-journ…
RT pls.
We want to make a difference for young ppl.
We need to chat w/ young ppl who have a learning disability about their experience of Criminal Justice System. Will work with prisons, families, community teams to make this happen. More info:
bit.ly/3CMbspf
ALT a see of grey paper heads with one that is rainbow coloured
Congratulations @WIP_live! The judges said: ‘Women in Prison is a very strong advocate for women in prison and in the community, pushing for systemic reform while taking care of the immediate issues.’ #CJAAwards2021
🏆 JOIN THE CJA AWARDS 🏆
Tonight's the night! We'll be celebrating the amazing individuals and organisations shortlisted in the #CJAAwards2021 and announcing the winners and runners-up.
The ceremony kicks off at 7pm. Join here:
youtube.com/watch?v=vtLSPBK2…