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The Southwark Policing Oversight Board has launched to help build confidence in local policing. The independent body will provide oversight on Central South Borough Command’s Police Trust and Confidence Improvement Plan. Cllr Natasha Ennin, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Neighbourhoods, said: “I’m very happy to be here to launch the Policing Oversight Board. We know crime and antisocial behaviour are among the biggest concerns of our residents and the relationship between many people living in Southwark and the Met has taken a hit in recent years. "I’m pleased that Borough Commander Adjei-Addoh and his colleagues are taking positive steps to address the very real issues people have. We all want a safer Southwark and I’m confident the board will play a huge role in achieving that.” https://orlo.uk/8XT6S

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Are you supporting families impacted by Child to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA)? Training opportunity > 14/01/2025 10:00 - 12:00. Register now https://lnkd.in/exQDzaFK Thanks to funding from The Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership](urn:li:person:g-wXv_HR-b) and in collaboration with Capa First Response, the @[MYA RAISE Team have produced a series of insightful films and training resources to help professionals understand and address CAPVA. A recent study by Liverpool John Moors University (LJMU) identified that a significant portion of both parents (65%) and practitioners (85%) agree that CAPVA is a problem in Merseyside. A majority of practitioners (67%) perceived an increase in CAPVA incidents in the past year compared to the previous year, while none reported a decrease. These tools equip you to make a meaningful difference in families' lives, promoting understanding, resilience, and positive change. 📽️ Watch the films and find out about training available here> https://lnkd.in/gwaA_Snh

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Did you watch our latest animation? It unveils the stark truths behind domestic homicides and suspected victim suicides, drawing insights from the 2022-2023 Domestic Homicides and Suspected Victim Suicides Year 3 Report. Explore the critical findings and their implications.

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#reshare #heritagenews Interesting read and info from Historic Environment Forum - Historic Environment Overview 2023-24. "2023-24 is a year in which we can reflect both on the triumphs and challenges within the heritage sector. Despite ongoing global and domestic difficulties, creative and promising strides have been made towards ensuring that heritage is resilient and relevant for the future. Key initiatives, such as building capacity in the face of climate change and creating better and much needed connections with young people and communities, highlight the significant contribution that heritage can make in creating cohesive, inclusive communities for people from all backgrounds." Key Highlights:  Heritage Policy Highlights from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)  The Levelling up and Regeneration Act  Government increases support for Places of Worship  Nature Recovery and the Historic Environment  Biodiversity Net Gain  Climate Change Policy  Coastal and Marine Heritage in England  Conservation Professional Practice Principles  Funding & Investment Historic England’s Heritage Building Skills Programme  And more.  #heritagematters #heritagenews #historicbuildings #restoration #conservation #placesofworship

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Out of Court Resolutions can: ⏰Reduce prison populations & court delays 📈Boost victim trust & satisfaction ⏱️Free up police officers for proactive work. Watch the full webinar with Tim Godwin OBE QPM here: https://lnkd.in/eakKR9xg #OoCR #JusticeReform #PoliceEfficiency

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Thousands of children are at risk of abuse and exploitation. The numbers are shocking. Technology can support in preventing such crimes, in protecting our children while respecting children's rights and complying with privacy and data protection legal frameworks. If you're interested in the topic, don't miss this webinar.

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Following the publication of the recent UK violence against women and girls (VAWG) National Policing Statement, ACC Sam Millar, Strategic Programme Director of the VAWG Taskforce, spoke to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons about re-shaping the service to victims, the need for greater collaboration and a whole system approach, and the importance of supporting front-line staff investigating often high-harm offences. ❝Policing recognises the role it plays in tackling VAWG. We need all partners to work together to tackle violence and abuse towards women and girls, and these will be different challenges in different agencies. It has to be a whole system approach.❞ - ACC Sam Millar, Strategic Programme Director, VAWG Taskforce ❝This won’t be dealt with by policing alone. It has to start in school and be a part of discussions about healthy relationships – we’re all in agreement of that. But it’s also about simplifying the landscape in policing.❞ - ACC Sam Millar, Strategic Programme Director, VAWG Taskforce ❝Children are not being given the right concepts of harm – education can play a vital role in fostering children and young people’s understanding of healthy relationships and prevent harmful behaviour from developing.❞ - ACC Sam Millar, Strategic Programme Director, VAWG Taskforce ❝We have to become better and more effective in how our policing processes tackle VAWG, from the moment we interact with a victim. There are many solutions available to victims and these need to be clearly set out and offered.❞ - ACC Sam Millar, Strategic Programme Director, VAWG Taskforce ❝We have worked hard to improve the public’s trust and confidence in policing and have brought our response in line with the 4Ps model used in counter-terrorism to reflect how seriously policing takes VAWG.❞ - ACC Sam Millar, Strategic Programme Director, VAWG Taskforce ❝Support can’t be down to chance, it has to be systemic. If we look after our staff, we put them in the best possible position to look after victims.❞ - ACC Sam Millar, Strategic Programme Director, VAWG Taskforce [SUBSCRIBER ARTICLE] https://lnkd.in/eDzZK_kd #lawenforcement #policing #police #violenceagainstwomen #victims

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Here’s a quick look 👀▶ at our new five-year #REACHplan to identify proven approaches to preventing #DomesticAbuse and supporting child victims through robust evaluation. Read the full plan: https://lnkd.in/eddRth9g

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The UK National Audit Office has published a new report on government effectiveness in tackling homelessness. Key findings include: ·      Homelessness has increased in recent years and is now at the highest level since comparable data collection began in the early 2000s. ·      A shortage of available housing makes it expensive for local authorities to house people in temporary accommodation, as well as harder for people to find a home. ·      Local authority spending on homelessness services has more than doubled since 2010-11. This puts severe financial strain on councils, with some telling the NAO that homelessness pressures could result in them issuing a Section 114 notice – effectively a declaration of bankruptcy. Central government’s funding arrangements for local authorities’ homelessness services remain “complex, fragmented, and sometimes uncertain”. The NAO's analysis shows why a new approach to tackling homelessness is urgently required. Cllr Grace Williams, our Executive Member for Housing & Regeneration, said: "As this report clearly demonstrates, government policy could be far more effective in tackling homelessness and getting to grips with its underlying causes. Better co-ordination across government departments, greater housing security, sufficient funding for councils, and more investment in building affordable homes are key to turning the situation around." Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/edeHVSVT #homelessness #housingpolicy #localgov #Londonhousingcrisis

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New research suggests inadequate support and prolonged waiting times for diagnostic assessments for children with special education needs and disabilities is increasing their vulnerability to #criminalexploitation ➡️7,432 referrals to the goverment were made last year in relation to potentially exploited children. ➡️51% of those referrals involved criminal exploitation and 15% sexual exploitation. ➡️Evidence suggests a significant proportion of these cases involved children with special educational needs and disabilities. https://lnkd.in/eWJkMinC

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Senior police leaders in England and Wales are drafting guidance on governance for the hundreds of staff networks for the first time, but their efforts to establish a consistent framework have already drawn criticism from some groups, and the potential of a legal challenge, as Ian Weinfass reports. ❝Too often policing’s staff networks are crossing that line and failing to maintain the appropriate boundaries of impartiality that are so critically important. This cannot be good for policing, it cannot be good for the public and it cannot be good for our democratic settlement.❞ - Priti Patel MP ❝Representatives of these national networks are police officers and staff. In our view, it is legitimate for them to offer advice to government and policy-makers on policing. But they shouldn’t publicly criticise government policy.❞ - Inspection into Activism and Impartiality in Policing, His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) ❝Draft operating principles have since been circulated as part of a consultation on the plans. Rules included in this guidance state that staff networks should ‘not engage in activities that could be construed to be political, nor engage in formal political debate in their network role’.❞ ❝Equality and diversity doesn’t mean that all issues are the same. In policing we assess threat and risk across the board, we do not treat all risks in the same way. But that’s what they’re going to do with staff networks.❞ - Ch Insp Andrew George, President, National Black Police Association (NBPA) ❝There is currently no official governance structure for national staff networks, which has raised concerns within networks themselves and highlighted inconsistencies of different groups’ status and involvement at a national level.❞ - CC Rachel Kearton, National Police Chiefs'​ Council (NPCC) lead for race, religion and belief [SUBSCRIBER ARTICLE] https://lnkd.in/eFzkpJau #lawenforcement #policing #police

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🔍 **Understanding Child Abduction Warning Notices: A Shield for Vulnerable Children** 🔍 In the ever-complex landscape of child protection, Child Abduction Warning Notices (CAWNs) emerge as a crucial early intervention tool against potential harm. These police-issued notices are designed to swiftly disrupt contact between vulnerable children and predatory adults, safeguarding the young from exploitation and risk. Learn how CAWNs function, their role in deterring child exploitation, and the wider implications for those who receive them. These notices are not just a warning—they're a pivotal part of legal strategies aimed at shielding our children from abduction and harm. Is your organization equipped to recognize and respond to these vital measures? Stay informed and vigilant. Read full article: [link](https://lnkd.in/e7TgcKpQ) #ChildProtection #EarlyIntervention #SafeguardingKids

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Just reviewed "Potential Unlocked: Building a Sustainable Prison Workforce" - a compelling new report from the Prison Reform Trust that brings prisoners' voices to the critical discussion of prison officer recruitment, training and retention. Key insights from their research: - Being a good prison officer requires sophisticated skills in relationship-building, empathy, and consistent professional judgment. - The prison workforce faces major challenges with high turnover and staffing shortages. - Prisoners value officers who demonstrate basic human respect, accountability, and the ability to build rapport while maintaining appropriate boundaries. The report makes thoughtful recommendations including: - Establishing prison officer registration similar to nursing, with ongoing professional development requirements. - Involving prisoners in officer training and development. - Creating better line management and supervision structures. - Supporting activities that build staff-prisoner relationships. Most striking is how the report centers prisoners' perspectives on what makes an effective officer. As one prisoner noted: "No one understands the differences between a good and a bad prison officer better than a prisoner." Interesting read for anyone working in criminal justice reform, public policy, or organizational development. The full report is available: https://lnkd.in/ewZ3fzyU #CriminalJusticeReform #PrisonReform #WorkforceDevelopment #PublicPolicy #OrganizationalDevelopment

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 🚀Project result: Blueprint of Prison Staff Mentoring If you haven’t checked out our website recently, here’s an update on one of our key results: The Blueprint of Prison Staff Mentoring. This foundational document guides the entire M4Pris project, informing both the peer mentoring program and the training course for mentoring coordinators. Key Objectives:  ·      Review important literature on mentoring and peer support. ·      Identify best practices for mentoring in prisons. ·      Understand the needs of prison officers for mentoring support. ·      Define a Mentor Profile for training purposes. ·      Establish the theoretical basis of the project. To learn more, please visit: https://m4pris-project.eu/ #m4pris #mentoring #blueprint #project #erasmusplus #prison #prisonstaff

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A brilliant summary of the appalling state of our prisons and why they often fail to prevent reoffending and more crime. Plus, as JUSTICE will always provide, a different approach…

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We have launched a new referral pathway with Lancashire Police to enable them to refer women in for support after they have been issued with a Community Resolution! 🤔 What is a Community Resolution? 🤔 A Community Resolution is a way of dealing with an offender which is proportionate to lower level crime. It can be offered when the offender admits an offence, in most cases, where the victim has agreed that they do not want more formal action taken. With this new launch, we are thrilled to be offering more support to divert women from entering the criminal justice system and reducing the risk of reoffending 🎉 #CriminalJusticeSystem #JusticeandSafety #MOJ #CommunityResolution

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BCP New FirstView paper: Changes in harm avoidance and incompleteness across group CBT for OCD and their relationship with symptom change Full free text at https://ow.ly/TxHZ50TkPRT

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