Oct 7, 2014
COMMENDEE 2014-15: Bob was nominated for the diverse range of faith-related provision he has established at HMP Addiewell and is Commended for, amongst other things, his “almost incomparable” level of commitment and capacity for work.
Oct 7, 2014
This workshop, run by The Butler Trust in association with The Prison Reform Trust, focused on the management and care of offenders with learning disabilities, both in custody and in the community. [For further examples of good practice in this area see the learning disability interest group on good-practice.net.] A Word About Words To some people the phrase ‘learning disabilities’ sounds like off-putting and unclear jargon. In fact, it’s just the latest in a long list of historical technical terms which once included cretin, imbecile, idiot, moron, retarded and mental […]
Oct 5, 2014
COMMENDEE 2014-15: Sharon is granted a Commendation for all-round excellence in her role as a Probation Officer in the London area, in particular in her management of especially complex, high-risk and high-profile cases.
Oct 3, 2014
COMMENDEE 2014-15: Jody, a Supervisory Officer at HMP New Hall, is Commended for her work, much of it in her own time, in developing and providing support for female sex workers. [This Commendation is supported by the Wates Foundation.]
Oct 3, 2014
This workshop, run by The Butler Trust in association with Action for Prisoners’ Families, focused on best practice in supporting and strengthening relationships between prisoners and the families. Contents Working together – Maintaining familiy ties : the issues The Jigsaw Visitors’ Centre at HMP Leeds Reducing Reoffending – Families First Invisible Walls Service – Spurgeons Family Man and Fathers Inside Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact) at HMP Swansea Discussion [For further examples of good practice in this area see the relationships / children & families interest group on good-practice.net.] […]
Oct 2, 2014
This workshop, held by The Butler Trust in association with the Prison Reform Trust, focused on best practice in managing and caring for older prisoners and responding to the challenges of an aging prison population.
Oct 1, 2014
COMMENDEE 2014-15: Michael earns a Commendation for his work at the Probation Board for Northern Ireland, described as “the benchmark for PBNI practice”, with some of the most challenging offenders in the system.
Oct 1, 2014
This workshop, held by the Butler Trust in association with the Centre for Mental Health, focused on best practice in supporting and supervising offenders with mental health issues in the community. Contents Issues surrounding supervision of offenders with a mental illness Manchester Offenders: Diversion Engagement and Liaison Partnership between Together and London Probation Supporting and supervising offenders with mental health issues at Northants Probation Psychologically-Informed case management Discussion [For further examples of good practice in this area see the mental health interest group on good-practice.net.] Issues surrounding supervision of offenders […]
Nov 6, 2013
AWARD WINNERS 2013-14: Senior Managers, Lisette and Teresa, Prison Officer, Rhys, and Lead Nurse, Sarah, receive their Award for transforming the management and care of prisoners with learning disabilities at Parc. Their approach includes individualised Supported Living Plans, multi-disciplinary case management, a 14-hour network of NVQ-qualified prisoner support mentors, and specialist education provision and written materials. (This Award is supported by the Barrow Cadbury Trust.)
Nov 5, 2013
AWARD WINNER 2013-14: Matthew is a Probation Officer who was nominated for developing an innovative approach to tackling burglary by 18-21 year olds in Leeds. His approach, part of the Safer Leeds Burglary Strategy, incorporates one-to-one interventions and group-work, based on the findings of desistance-research, as well as links to education and skills training, and housing and employment services. It has contributed to a 30% drop in burglary locally since its launch. (This Award is supported by the Helen Hamlyn Trust.)
Nov 3, 2013
AWARD WINNER 2013-14: Alan was nominated by prisoners at HMP Spring Hill for his work as an IT tutor there. Through his drive and dedication, the establishment has become one of fewer than 20 sites nationally, and the only prison in the UK, accredited as an academy by Cisco Systems. He is an inspirational teacher and mentor, who goes well beyond his paid role to support his students and, where possible, help them find employment in the industry. (Alan is also granted the Keith Bromley Award for Education & Skills […]
Nov 2, 2013
AWARD WINNER 2013-14: Jade is a Custodial Manager at HMP Exeter. Described as “a role model to staff and prisoners”, she receives her Award in part for her dedication, skill and commitment to excellence as a Wing Manager, and in particular for her work, much of it in her own time, in support of veterans in the prison. A veteran herself, she interviews all former service personnel entering the prison, and has forged links with support agencies to assist them and their rehabilitation.