Domestic Abuse Prevention – What can be done? Common questions that can often be asked of or about victims of domestic violence include “Why don’t they ask for help?”, “Why don’t they leave?” or “Why won’t they report it to the police”. These questions often overlook the psychological, emotional and… By Michelle Perry ...
Have a browse below through our weekly overview of news from the criminal justice sector. Inspection shows critical and ongoing failures in Nottingham Prison HMIP (His Majesties Inspectorate of Prisons) recently visited HMP Lowdham Grange and found a significant rise in violent incidents and medical emergencies. A report, released on… By Chris English...
Self-compassion Self-compassion refers to the capacity to treat oneself with kindness, understanding, and care, particularly in moments of difficulty or personal failure. In a society that often emphasises self-criticism and perfectionism, self-compassion offers a transformative alternative: the belief that to thrive and grow, individuals must extend the same warmth and… By Jake Neller...
Red Snapper Managed Services have recently been working via a pathway on an “Immediate Justice” initiative which specifically refers young people who are first-time offenders. From this pathway, young people are referred into the Immediate Justice service and are supported in completing mandatory hours allocated to them in which they… By Chris English...
This month, the MA delivered a concerning report which laid bare the seismic challenges facing the justice system in bringing in and keeping hold of magistrates, particularly focusing on drawing in new members from every corner of life. Magistrates matter: A plan to ensure magistrates are valued, appreciated, and recognised… There remains a huge crisis in recruiting and retaining magistrates. Here, David Ford, the deputy national chair of the Magistrates' Association (MA), tells Police Oracle about why it's so difficult to keep hold of volunteers to deliver justice, and what changes are needed to redirect this worrying tide....
Working with perpetrators of domestic abuse presents unique challenges for all professionals in this field. Whilst public safety and protection of victims must remain central the work, this needs to be balanced with seeking to develop a meaningful engagement and not squandering the opportunity to work with the preparator of… By Justine Blakeman...
Have a browse below through our weekly overview of news from the criminal justice sector. New Funding from Spending Review After a recent government spending review there will be an extra £7 billion to construct new prisons by 2031. This will hopefully support the prison system in the increasingly worrisome… ...
The Growing Delay in Police Response There is a prevalent perception amongst senior police managers and control room dispatchers that police officers exhibit resistance to attending domestic abuse incidents compared to other call types. A 2022 study aimed to evaluate this belief by investigating structural and psychological influences on police… By Andy Bartlett (Former Police Inspector) ...
Hidden in the heart of Sparkhill, a tired inner-city area of Birmingham, as notorious in the region for car thefts and antisocial behaviour as it was for the plethora of sporting stars it has helped produce. Influential figures that once called Sparkhill their home have included, across the generations, the… This is Kal Yafai, the former WBA super-flyweight title champion, who, alongside his brother Gamal - himself a huge presences in the boxing sphere - exclusively told Police Oracle why they have decided to return to the gym they made their names out of what influence this could have on the community, and how the sport is keeping youngsters out of trouble....
Changes to Officer Protection in Prisons set to begin Improved new Protective Body Armour is about to be received by prison officers. This comes after safety concerns in prison’s throughout the UK. The government is getting ready to start providing improved protective gear for prison guards, which will include body… ...