tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post8469033240605520394..comments2024-03-28T23:10:52.046+00:00Comments on On Probation Blog: Omnishambles Update 22Jim Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-90035825877350331492013-10-12T13:31:55.437+01:002013-10-12T13:31:55.437+01:00I really do not see why we cannot engage Service U...I really do not see why we cannot engage Service Users - objectively inform them of what is happening and how it may impact on their lives and their supervision....I can confidently say that 50 of the 51 on my caseload would sign the E petition....we'd have no trouble hitting 100.000.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-83796776982123928222013-10-11T06:39:00.734+01:002013-10-11T06:39:00.734+01:00Lol indeed!Lol indeed!Jim Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-35749680196192022802013-10-10T23:49:34.773+01:002013-10-10T23:49:34.773+01:00any idea of the names, need to be named and shamed...any idea of the names, need to be named and shamed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-14443823709995145552013-10-10T22:17:54.717+01:002013-10-10T22:17:54.717+01:00I would like to think it is because nobody applied...I would like to think it is because nobody applied but I doubt that is the reason!<br /><br />Meanwhile more from Russell Webster with his comments on the MOJs "Payment Mechanism - Market Feedback and Development Considerations" and a link to its paper.<br /><br />http://www.russellwebster.com/latest/<br /><br />Andrew HattonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-40952168035832013172013-10-10T22:11:35.733+01:002013-10-10T22:11:35.733+01:00HMP Jokewood to the residents.HMP Jokewood to the residents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-60439891769052621062013-10-10T21:10:59.645+01:002013-10-10T21:10:59.645+01:00"To my mind, it is an excellent model for the..."To my mind, it is an excellent model for the future of the Prison Service."<br /><br />Chris Grayling Feb 2013 House of CommonsJim Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-79458551887377979822013-10-10T21:06:07.169+01:002013-10-10T21:06:07.169+01:00Does anyone know why CRC CEO vacancies are back on...Does anyone know why CRC CEO vacancies are back on EPIC?? Some have been filled others are re advertised Why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-86198942783129741172013-10-10T20:01:29.670+01:002013-10-10T20:01:29.670+01:00Brilliant effort by all staff travelling to London...Brilliant effort by all staff travelling to London yesterday, message received was "it's not a done deal " and note at last staff in my area appear fired up. So WHY can't we get the E petition past 100k signatures? Now at 26,109. COME ON FOLKS IT MATTERS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-79241415486502135522013-10-10T19:26:04.710+01:002013-10-10T19:26:04.710+01:00Analysis of the HMP Oakwood report here: http://ww...Analysis of the HMP Oakwood report here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24443586<br /><br />What made me chuckle was the quote by Chris Grayling back in February of this year. I'll not spoil it by putting it here, you'll have to read it yourself.<br /> <br />The irony is that it's very likely to be true!!Obi Wannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-10675381375256455412013-10-10T19:02:40.741+01:002013-10-10T19:02:40.741+01:00Yes I'm reading that thanks - could well featu...Yes I'm reading that thanks - could well feature in a future post.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />JimJim Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-682030554792814582013-10-10T18:38:33.983+01:002013-10-10T18:38:33.983+01:00It may be interesting to read 'the void'
P...It may be interesting to read 'the void'<br />Political bias apart....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-11429161052783116112013-10-10T18:16:01.486+01:002013-10-10T18:16:01.486+01:00As for PROBATIONHULK - I just can't do with pe...As for PROBATIONHULK - I just can't do with people shouting - it gives me a headache.Jim Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-58590147499521669202013-10-10T18:14:47.027+01:002013-10-10T18:14:47.027+01:00Yes am slowly working my way through it and trying...Yes am slowly working my way through it and trying to construct some positive responses - watch this space as they say! Jim Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-6029012385438633002013-10-10T17:54:10.461+01:002013-10-10T17:54:10.461+01:00has anyone seen this astroturfed A4E sponsored web...has anyone seen this astroturfed A4E sponsored website<br /><br />http://www.probationfutures.org/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-81149056270246647012013-10-10T17:01:03.208+01:002013-10-10T17:01:03.208+01:00Meanwhile I have noticed a brand new sophisticated...Meanwhile I have noticed a brand new sophisticated debater in the great probation debate: - PROBATIONHULK - with no lower case on his keyboard.<br /><br />https://twitter.com/PROBATIONHULKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-5581845518920101912013-10-10T12:23:38.000+01:002013-10-10T12:23:38.000+01:00Interview starts 28 minutes into Programme and beg...Interview starts 28 minutes into Programme and begins as response to calls about parole.<br /><br />http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03c3f0d<br /><br />Andrew Hatton Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-32130287136298073892013-10-10T09:32:40.522+01:002013-10-10T09:32:40.522+01:00Before I forget in the midst of massive work loads...Before I forget in the midst of massive work loads, can I thank all those who went to London yesterday and Johnny PO from Leicestershire, who yesterday managed to restore my faith, as he made valuable comments on an item and managed to express his dismay about CG and his nonsense plans - about 9.00 on Radio Five Live - Nicky Campbell's programme. Johnny was on a coach en route to London, bless ( not in a religious way) you young man, and to top it off he's a Scot, just like me!!!!30 years innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-571092273420448702013-10-10T08:41:57.708+01:002013-10-10T08:41:57.708+01:00Its so depressing that this is a government fraud ...Its so depressing that this is a government fraud from top to bottom that is going to lead to serious consequences for safety and public protection. Mr Grayling is going to walk away from this with no come back for his failings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-28677961352839805102013-10-10T08:37:33.673+01:002013-10-10T08:37:33.673+01:00He spoke on the Daily Politics Show BBC.He spoke on the Daily Politics Show BBC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-57632997981832583782013-10-10T08:26:25.265+01:002013-10-10T08:26:25.265+01:00Thanks for that - FOI must be extended to governme...Thanks for that - FOI must be extended to government contracts in the interests of natural justice - just a matter of time I think.Jim Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-41590589996010038512013-10-10T08:03:34.951+01:002013-10-10T08:03:34.951+01:00Sadiq Khan yesterday yesterday also called for FOI...Sadiq Khan yesterday yesterday also called for FOI requests to be extended to private companies that undertake government contracts. It is he said something a Labour government would make happen. <br />He was asked if this would not deter private companies from bidding for government contracts?<br />He said if it's tax payers money thats being spent, then people have a right to feel they're not being ripped off.<br /><br />I wonder if G4S/Serco shareholders will be comfortable with this possibility?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com