tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post4494450453872953669..comments2024-03-28T07:32:23.397+00:00Comments on On Probation Blog: What Do Charities Think of TR?Jim Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-8810543619358113122017-04-28T13:32:44.949+01:002017-04-28T13:32:44.949+01:00I work for a Women's Charity that has been sup...I work for a Women's Charity that has been supporting women in the CJS since 2010, working closely with Probation, it worked well, with co-located probation staff who held a women only caseload.Since TR and the CRC's took over and we had to tender for a new contract with them it's been chaotic, no clarity on what they want, probation staff demoralised. Now they want to bring in PbR (not confirmed % yet) but they will only be paying for each woman journey no matter how much work we have done with them - where's the incentive to get results??? The sooner TR is binned the better. Wish we could afford to walk away from the contract, but the nature of Charity Sector makes that very difficult.<br />Are PbR being introduced in the CRC yet? If not that seems unfair when we have a 3 year contract and there's is 7-10 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-49474796648632514752017-04-28T09:50:30.331+01:002017-04-28T09:50:30.331+01:00A SCHEME in which offenders hear from their victim...A SCHEME in which offenders hear from their victims about the impact of their crime has been given national recognition.<br /><br />The Sussex Restorative Justice Partnership won the investment strategy of the year category at the inaugural Public Finance Innovation Awards.<br /><br />The scheme was recognised for its range of successes in the two-and-half years it has been running.<br /><br />Restorative justice has been proven to have a greater impact on an offender than a prison sentence or a court punishment alone.<br /><br />Under the system the offender has to face the consequences of their actions and in most cases this contributes to changes in their behaviour.<br /><br />Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne said she was delighted the partnership had been recognised for its use of funding provided by the Ministry of Justice.<br /><br />She said: “Before our partnership was formed restorative justice was inconsistent across Sussex.<br /><br />“Two-and-a-half years later we have a dedicated group of practitioners, criminal justice agencies and voluntary organisations, all working together to ensure both victims and offenders are offered the chance to access a restorative service.”<br /><br />The award judges praised the partnership’s results, saying: “We were impressed by the diversity of the social outcomes, ranging from victims to homeowners to whole community regeneration.”<br /><br />The partnership was formed in September 2014 to pull together more than 20 agencies that have an interest and commitment to deliver services to victims and offenders of crime.<br /><br />These include Sussex Police, Victim Support, the prison service and the probation service.<br /><br />Three restorative justice co-ordinators now work across the county from three hubs in Brighton, Bexhill and Bognor with back-up from 45 trained support workers.<br /><br />More than 590 referrals were dealt with between April 2015 and March 2016.<br /><br />During this period the system received a 100 per cent victim satisfaction score.<br /><br />The scheme also recorded significant reductions in reoffending.Jim Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-72413498652680574412017-04-28T09:25:49.267+01:002017-04-28T09:25:49.267+01:00There doesn't appear to be a problem with pay ...There doesn't appear to be a problem with pay with the people I've checked withAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-45301708023034362782017-04-28T08:19:46.782+01:002017-04-28T08:19:46.782+01:00Has anyone been paid? Has anyone been paid? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-76232616611775687602017-04-28T00:02:32.832+01:002017-04-28T00:02:32.832+01:00It has nothing to do with the bloody GS what happe...It has nothing to do with the bloody GS what happens in Crap CRC money robbing companies that are robbing the country blind and you. If you do not get paid raise the grievances required by all and make them pay up as you have debts and interest charges. Don't blame the wrong man and expect him to do what ??? Exactly what should he do?? When you do sod all yourself foolish posts. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-83755865611839750522017-04-27T22:07:27.298+01:002017-04-27T22:07:27.298+01:00Happened once before could happen again only diffe...Happened once before could happen again only difference is no one will turn up tomorrow. CRC has a reputation for ruining workers bank holidays. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-21152496753660374402017-04-27T21:09:26.464+01:002017-04-27T21:09:26.464+01:00Facts please, if based on rumour and hearsay and f...Facts please, if based on rumour and hearsay and fake news then just causing unnecessary anguish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-55640046154226201952017-04-27T20:53:50.860+01:002017-04-27T20:53:50.860+01:00Isn't that the second time? You need to take l...Isn't that the second time? You need to take legal action and maybe a day off work to demonstrate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-20931285987861091042017-04-27T19:44:32.466+01:002017-04-27T19:44:32.466+01:00I would say complicit and full of shit. The unions...I would say complicit and full of shit. The unions have been the demise of the probation service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-70077461598563484362017-04-27T18:21:11.032+01:002017-04-27T18:21:11.032+01:00Just another admin error eh, Ian? Assurances previ...Just another admin error eh, Ian? Assurances previously received that it wouldn't/couldn't happen again. Gullible or complicit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-38609214432129340442017-04-27T18:14:04.649+01:002017-04-27T18:14:04.649+01:00What is going on, the poor staff. Its bad enough t...What is going on, the poor staff. Its bad enough that they fuck us about and expect us to do 3 peoples work, and then not get paid for all that suffering is outrageous. Someone needs to take them to task.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-24620804450300905402017-04-27T17:09:10.809+01:002017-04-27T17:09:10.809+01:00Breaking News just heard that London CRC staff won...Breaking News just heard that London CRC staff won't be paid tomorrow. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-330755278642440642017-04-27T13:18:14.040+01:002017-04-27T13:18:14.040+01:00Steady with the disclosure Jim or you might compro...Steady with the disclosure Jim or you might compromise your identity. Can't be all that many " grumpy, disillusioned, CQSW trained, generic, main grade probation officer based in a small English town" officers of the court taking a short sojourn abroad this week. MoJ's black ops department no doubt on the case. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-73911694433675750682017-04-27T11:34:45.359+01:002017-04-27T11:34:45.359+01:00Yes investment in Probation and Community Sentence...Yes investment in Probation and Community Sentences was the key to cost savings in the criminal justice system but mugwumps Grayling et al had other ideas. As dear old Brucey wouldn't say, 'Didn't they do well!'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-80588105609785276332017-04-27T09:52:07.163+01:002017-04-27T09:52:07.163+01:00Article in The Times today Thurs 27/4 citing repor...Article in The Times today Thurs 27/4 citing report bycriminal justice think tank Crest Advisory. 66% of magistrates lack confidence in community sentences. Less use made of community sentences in 2016 than in anytime in the past 13 years! Eg: Just over 100,000 orders made in 2016 compared to nearly 200,000 in 2006.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-46131871606642239372017-04-27T08:25:12.391+01:002017-04-27T08:25:12.391+01:00Just give all offenders a 'Happy Meal'!!!!...Just give all offenders a 'Happy Meal'!!!! A former MOJ official's Conference speech recalled how a prison crisis was averted during a power cut. Said official, who was a prison Governor at the time, explained that a taxi full of 'Happy Meals' were delivered and inmates duly fed. True story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-7406004644835422002017-04-27T07:31:13.176+01:002017-04-27T07:31:13.176+01:00As McDonalds are about to trial a delivery service...As McDonalds are about to trial a delivery service, perhaps they could record a contact every time a client orders a take away, or perhaps the delivery driver could just stop by any clients on route to their destination, for a face to face - call it a home visit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-21018809365239470492017-04-27T07:28:22.187+01:002017-04-27T07:28:22.187+01:00Recent Telegraph article on Truss
"Theresa M...Recent Telegraph article on Truss<br /><br />"Theresa May is being urged by Cabinet Ministers to strip Liz Truss of her role as Lord Chancellor and break up the Ministry of Justice amid concerns the department is "not fit for purpose".<br /><br />Senior Government sources have told The Daily Telegraph that a series of embarrassing mistakes have prompted "concerns at the very top that a major overhaul is needed" which could involve removing responsibility from the MoJ. <br /><br />In an attack on Ms Truss, colleagues highlighted a number of high-profile errors over the last couple of months including the justice secretary's apparent refusal to defend high court judges after they came under attack over the Brexit court case. <br /><br />Her errors have led to criticism from the most senior members of the judiciary."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-27625972546608291032017-04-27T07:24:16.755+01:002017-04-27T07:24:16.755+01:00Thanks, Anonymous 26 April 2017 at 22:17, I like y...Thanks, Anonymous 26 April 2017 at 22:17, I like your thinking. That's the out-of-the-box blue sky thinking we need to make the UK great again. You're in MY kitchen brigade!<br /><br />Regards<br />Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss<br />Sec of State for Justice, Lord Chancellor<br />Favourite foods: pork, cheese & waffleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-80211960155086542502017-04-26T22:17:21.906+01:002017-04-26T22:17:21.906+01:00Don't you just love being part of the Penal Re...Don't you just love being part of the Penal Revolution? I can't wait for the next installment! As Truss would say 'if you can't take it get outta the kitchen'. Next stop Macdonalds bid to run CRC empire..CRC's takeover merger..Kraft run U.K CRC empire from call centre in Detroit..offenders being supervised over facebook or skype by students of criminology as part of their work experience!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-3949646005316894682017-04-26T19:28:29.841+01:002017-04-26T19:28:29.841+01:00Yet people continue to vote for them and they are ...Yet people continue to vote for them and they are likely to win the next election. JC getting flack for offering to pay nhs staff more. I can't understand why as a country we allow this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-90464410507264372742017-04-26T18:51:27.741+01:002017-04-26T18:51:27.741+01:00Just horrific. The injustices being carried out un...Just horrific. The injustices being carried out under this govt and the shambles of the criminal justice system is now absolutely ridiculous and clear to anyone present in the courtroom. Strong and stable govt? Craven and chaotic more like, operating numerous scams via public sector to steal from the taxpayers and fill the pockets of the corrupt. This country and the hatred it now stirs up - of young people, people on benefits, people with disabilities, public servants treated disgracefully, I really can't stand any more of this evil Tory mob of self centred liars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-17398300879648464912017-04-26T17:04:23.406+01:002017-04-26T17:04:23.406+01:00People are leaving in droves now right across the ...People are leaving in droves now right across the crc's and the new owners will use this as an excuse to employ people on less money and without any qualifications or training.we need to put in a freedom of information request to find out just how bad things are!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-72074313879308271772017-04-26T17:01:31.411+01:002017-04-26T17:01:31.411+01:00Exactly! Expect us to start on the bottom of the p...Exactly! Expect us to start on the bottom of the pay scale and think we will be grateful for that. 2 words..piss off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-5025575382113533192017-04-26T14:42:35.320+01:002017-04-26T14:42:35.320+01:00MoJ back in court again.
https://www.theguardian...MoJ back in court again. <br /><br />https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/apr/25/single-unlock-prison-regime-breached-youths-rights-court-toldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com