Clare Jerrom
Vulnerable prisoners supported on release in a bid to prevent reoffending
According to research, an offender’s release day can make a difference to that person’s likelihood of reoffending.
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A clearer vision for a safer journey
Clare Jerrom
Jun 27, 20232 min read
Offenders diverted to drug and alcohol treatment to tackle criminality
Courts will direct low-level offenders to drug and alcohol treatment through a new pilot scheme, the government has announced.
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Clare Jerrom
Jun 27, 20232 min read
ETE opportunities in youth justice system remain inconsistent
Education, training + employment opportunities for young people in the youth justice system "remain variable and inconsistent" HMI Probation
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Clare Jerrom
Jun 19, 20234 min read
Home Secretary urges increased use of stop and search powers
All England and Wales chief constables have been urged to arrest where a stop and search is unlawfully obstructed by the Home Secretary.
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Clare Jerrom
Jun 12, 20232 min read
100,000 young Londoners to have mentor by 2024
The London Mayor's Office has pledged £10m of funding to ensure that 100,000 young people in London have a mentor by the end of 2024.
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Clare Jerrom
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Chief Inspector of Constabulary: Research needed into disproportionality
More research to measure disproportionality and the effectiveness of stop and search should be carried out to fully understand its effects.
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Clare Jerrom
May 25, 20232 min read
Funding announced to deter women from criminal activity
Drug, housing and employment support is being offered to thousands more vulnerable women in a bid to deter them from crime.
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Clare Jerrom
May 25, 20232 min read
Government announces measures to improve safety at Cookham Wood
A package of urgent measures to improve safety and rehabilitation at HMYOI Cookham Wood has been outlined by Prisons Minister Damian Hinds.
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Clare Jerrom
May 23, 20232 min read
Rise in former offenders gaining employment
The number of former offenders who have gained employment within six months of release has more than doubled from 14% to 30% since April 21.
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Wipers Youth
May 23, 20233 min read
Focused Deterrence scheme to divert young people from violence
A £7 million US-inspired programme to divert young people from violence has been launched by The Home Office and the Youth Endowment Fund.
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Clare Jerrom
May 14, 20232 min read
Children in custody missing out on family visits
Children in prison placed a long distance from their home are missing out on family visits, the HM Inspectorate of Prisons has warned.
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Clare Jerrom
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Urgent Notification process for Cookham Wood after inspection finds reliance on solitary confinement
The Chief Inspector of Prisons has urged the Urgent Notification process to be introduced at HMYOI Cookham Wood following inspection.
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Clare Jerrom
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Support lacking for ethnic minority young people transitioning in the criminal justice system
Young people from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to receive appropriate support when they transition into adulthood.
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