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Nacro Chief Executive, Jacob Tas, said: “While the Queen’s speech inevitably focused on Brexit, the government must not take its eye off the ‘injustices’ in this country, which the Prime Minister rightly referred to. We respond below to specific proposals included in the Queen’s speech based upon our experience of supporting disadvantaged young people and adults…
05 Jun 2017 | By nacro Nacro’s Beyond Youth Custody teams up with Youth Justice Board on resettlement strategy for youth custody leavers There is clear consensus about the urgent need for the next government to deliver a viable funding arrangement to secure the future of supported housing. Recent government figures estimate that more than 700,000 people are in need, yet it is argued that there are 17,000 fewer supported homes available, with expectations that this gap will grow….
22 May 2017 | By nacro Nacro is featured in Eastenders On Monday 8 May, Jacob Tas took part in a live BBC Radio 5 Live interview, as part of a piece discussing reoffending rates. Jacob provided a national and expert view regarding why reoffending rates have changed very little in recent years and discussed solutions required to help reduce reoffending. You can listen to the…
26 Apr 2017 | By nacro Nacro celebrates 50 years of changing lives with a reception in the House of Commons On the 19 April, with the kind permission of the Speaker of the House of Commons, we brought a year-long celebration of our 50th anniversary to a close with an evening reception at the Speaker’s House in the House of Commons. The celebrations throughout the year have been a great opportunity for us to reflect on…
03 Apr 2017 | By nacro Lessons from Youth in Focus – Beyond Youth Custody parliamentary report launch A full house gathered at the House of Lords last week to celebrate five years of Nacro’s research and policy programme, Beyond Youth Custody, and the Youth in Focus programme. Youth in Focus (YIF) is a Big Lottery Fund initiative which funded BYC and 15 voluntary sector projects across the country supporting young people leaving custody….