Ban the Box criminal records campaign
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See Caroline Drummond’s interview with Sky News on “Ban the Box criminal records campaign”.
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Public support for our call to end Christmas prison releases
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Seventy per cent of adults in the UK support social justice charity Nacro’s campaign to stop prison releases on Fridays and before public holidays, including Christmas, according to a recent poll.
Valid ID identified as key barrier to moving on from crime
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Analysis by social justice charity, Nacro, has identified a lack of valid ID as a critical barrier to resettlement and moving away from crime among people leaving prison, leading the charity to urge the government to take action.
Speaking to Justice Select Committee on prison population
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Nacro’s Director of External Engagement, Helen Berresford, spoke to the Justice Select Committee yesterday as part of their Prisons 2022 inquiry on the future of the prison population.Â
2019 wall calendars now available to order
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Our 2019 Nacro wall calendars are available to order now. An essential reference guide for the year ahead, it features 2019’s key religious festivals, bank holidays and public holidays.
Ministry of Justice new £6 million rough sleeping initiative
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In response to the Ministry of Justice £6 million rough sleeping initiative announcement, Nacro Chief Executive, Jacob Tas, said:
“Every month, around 1,000 people are homeless or sleeping rough on release from prison.” Read the full response here.
Health and Social Care Committee report on Prison Health
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“We welcome today’s report from the Commons Health and Social Care Committee highlighting that the duty of care towards prisoners is not being met.
Twinning Project announcement (2018)
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See here for the full response from Nacro Chief Executive, Jacob Tas.
Education Select Committee inquiry on Alternative Provision
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“We welcome the government response to this very important and timely review of Alternative Provision by the Education Select Committee.” Read the full response here.
Young people showcase work at Koestler Trust’s art exhibition
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London’s Southbank Centre has partnered up with the Koestler Trust for its UK exhibition I’m Still Here, showcasing artwork by ex-offenders, secure patients and detainees from the 2018 Koestler Awards, curated by prisoners’ families.