Celebrating and promoting the best in UK prisons, probation and youth justice

Dec 1, 2016

POLLY GILBERT (National Probation Service, London)

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Polly, a Probation Officer with the National Probation Service, London, is granted a Commendation for the skill, commitment and positivity she brings to her work with often high-profile and high-risk offenders.
Dec 1, 2016

MICHAEL GILL & SCOTT RENNETT (HMP Thorn Cross)

COMMENDEES 2016-17: Officers Michael and Scott, from HMP/YOI Thorn Cross, are Commended for the passion and drive they have shown in delivering over twelve thousand hours of volunteer work in the community, since April 2013.s
Dec 1, 2016

TRACEY GUNN & GORDON ROY (HMP Edinburgh)

COMMENDEES 2016-17: Tracey, from Police Scotland, and Gordon, Operations Manager at HMP Edinburgh, are Commended for their ‘Meet the Police’ initiative, promoting improved relationships between prisoners’ families and the police.
Dec 1, 2016

SIAN HAWES (HMP Ford)

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Sian, a painting, decorating and tiling Instructor at HMP Ford, receives a Commendation for the dedication, skill and compassion she shows in all aspects of her work.
Dec 1, 2016

ANTONY HYDE (HMP Huntercombe)

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Antony is a Vocational Instructor for industrial cleaning at HMP Huntercombe, and is Commended for his outstanding all-round contribution to prisoner education, training and development.
Dec 1, 2016

DONNA JONES, LORNA TONER & TERESA WRIGHT (HMP Drake Hall)

COMMENDEES 2016-17: Officers Donna and Lorna, and Custodial Manager Teresa, are granted a Commendation for their role in making HMP Drake Hall the first whole prison to gain ‘Enabling Environment’ status from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Dec 1, 2016

BRIAN MCCLAFFERTY (Centre for Youth & Criminal Justice)

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Brian, a Practice Development Advisor for the Centre for Youth & Criminal Justice, is Commended for his contribution to improving youth justice services in Dumfries and Galloway, and across Scotland.
Dec 1, 2016

JOHANNES PENMAN (HMYOI Polmont)

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Johannes, a Physical Education Instructor at HMYOI Polmont, receives a Commendation for his all-round contribution to transforming the lives of the young men in his care.
Dec 1, 2016

SALLYANN PLOUGHMAN (HMYOI Brinsford)

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Sallyann manages the Parenting Programme Project at HMYOI Brinsford, and is Commended for the enthusiasm, energy, commitment and care she brings to all aspects of her role.
Dec 1, 2016

GAIL SESSA (HMP Buckley Hall)

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Gail is Head of the Offender Management Unit at HMP Buckley Hall, and receives a Commendation for the dedication, skill and creativity she has shown in transforming offender management in the prison.
Dec 1, 2016

ANDREW SMITH (HMP Maghaberry)

COMMENDEE 2016-17: Andrew, Senior Catering Officer at HMP Maghaberry, is Commended for the widespread impact he has had on prisoners, staff and the wider community, as a result of his tireless efforts to make a difference.