Tuesday 23 March 2010

Central Hall, Westminster, London

Charity rate: £65 + VAT = £76.38
Statutory rate: £95 + VAT = £111.63
Commercial rate: £120 + VAT = £141

12.30-17.30

Followed by evening drinks reception

With the General Election looming, the three main political parties are all voicing a similar commitment to enhancing the voluntary sector’s role in the criminal justice system. At this afternoon conference, Nacro brings together the voluntary sector, national and local politicians, the statutory and private sectors to explore what this might mean in practice:

• Small and local community groups, large national charities - which voluntary sector are the political parties talking about?

• Many voluntary sector organisations are already deeply involved in the justice system - what do they think is the best way forward?

• Will the sector continue to be able to run services and campaign for change?

• How could commissioning and grant-making processes be improved to optimise the community and voluntary sectors’ role?

• Will charities end up subsidising the state?

The event will be chaired by Simon Israel, Home Affairs Correspondent for Channel 4 News and will be addressed by:

• Lord Bach The Lord’s Minister for Ministry of Justice
• Billy Bragg Singer-songwriter and Founder of Jail Guitar Doors
• Alan Duncan MP Shadow Justice Minister for Prisons
• Ian Green YMCA England Chief Executive
• Cllr Graham Brown Powys County Council and Deputy Chair, Safer Communities Board, Local Government Association
• Paul McDowell Nacro Chief Executive
• Clive Martin Director, Clinks
• Dr Jackie Worrall Nacro Director of Policy and Public Affairs

This great value conference is aimed at anyone wanting to explore the optimum role for the voluntary sector in the criminal justice system and will be of particular benefit to leaders, professionals and volunteers from:

• Voluntary and community organisations working in criminal justice
• Voluntary and community organisations campaigning on criminal justice issues
• Justice Department and Home Office
• Department for Children, Schools and Families
• Youth Justice Board
• Supporting People, children’s and families, and other local authority departments
• Prisons and probation
• Youth offending teams
• Police services
• Crime and disorder reduction partnerships
• Local criminal justice boards
• Private sector contractors
• Academics and researchers
• Politicians and prospective parliamentary candidates
• Students
• Members of the media.

Ways to book

1. Book your place online. Invoices can be issued for online bookings.
2. Download the conference flyer and booking form. Complete the form. and either fax it to us on 020 8181 6662 or post it to: Caroline Fuller, Events Manager, Nacro, Park Place, 10-12 Lawn Lane, London SW8 1UD.
3. Book a place by phone/email by calling Caroline Fuller on 07974 406673 caroline.fuller@nacro.org.uk