We are very pleased for the The Times Commission on Crime and Justice to have included the prevention of violence impacting young people as an area of reform. To support its fact finding mission, our St Mary’s Hospital team hosted a visit from Rachel Sylvester, Chair of the Commission, yesterday. Joined also by Dr Asif Rahman (Emergency Medicine Consultant) and Jo Lockwood (Nurse Consultant for Major Trauma), the team shared their expertise and insights about the importance of NHS partnersh...| www.linkedin.com
Catch22 has submitted evidence to the House of Commons Justice Select Committee’s inquiry, Rehabilitation and Resettlement: Ending the Cycle of Reoffending. The inquiry looks to address a persistent challenge faced by the Criminal Justice System (CJS): the high rate of reoffending. With 78% of offenders cautioned or convicted in 2023 having a prior conviction, it’s […]| Catch22
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Authored by Miranda Shanks, Policy and Communications Manager, Catch22. Background to the paper The 2003 Criminal Justice Act introduced ‘hybrid sentences’ served in custody followed by a post-custodial period in the community; the latter also termed as the “licence period” in which individuals are supervised by the Probation Service. Its purpose is to support smooth […]| Catch22