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Rehabilitation & Re-offending: A Holistic Approach by Catch22
Lisa Smitherman, Strategic Director for Justice and Education, Catch22 joined us at our National Combatting Gangs, Violence and County Lines Conference 2024. In today's society, the rehabilitation of offenders and the reduction of re-offending are critical issues. Catch 22 has taken a unique approach to address these challenges through comprehensive, community-based strategies.
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Everton Free School Crime Prevention Initiatives
Stephen Baker, the principal of Everton Free School and Football College, and Assistant Head Andrew Pearl, are pioneering new strategies to address behavioural challenges and criminal exploitation among vulnerable youth in Liverpool. Their innovative approach integrates multi-agency collaboration and focuses on understanding and meeting the underlying needs of at-risk students.
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The NCA’s Central Role in Fighting Cybercrime & Ransomware
Cybercrime has emerged as a Tier One national security threat, with ransomware identified as one of the most significant and pervasive dangers facing nations and organisations alike. The UK has seen a substantial rise in ransomware incidents, with recorded attacks increasing by 55% in 2023, and continuing into 2024. The majority of these attacks have targeted critical sectors, including healthcare and manufacturing, which have become prime targets due to their reliance on essential services.
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Liverpool is the third most dangerous major city in the UK, with the most common crime being violence and sexual offences, with 27,200 offences during 2023 (Crime Rate). We welcomed Detective Superintendent Andy O'Connor of Merseyside Police to share insights from his career at our Tackling Gangs Conference 2024.
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Overcrowding in UK Prisons: Misbehaviour & Rehabilitation Initiatives
Overcrowding in UK prisons remains a significant concern in 2024, with the prison population in England and Wales nearing 97,700 inmates (House of Commons Library). This high occupancy rate challenges the maintenance of safety, effective rehabilitation, and prisoner well-being. In July 2024, plans were announced for prisoners to be released early to ease overcrowding. Currently, prisoners are released after 50% of their sentence; this is being reduced to 40% to ease overcrowding.
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Overview of the National County Lines Coordination Centre’s Efforts
Melanie Barr, Head of Analysis, National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC), Metropolitan Police, joined us at our National Combatting Gangs, Violence and County Lines Conference 2023. The NCLCC is engaged in comprehensive data collection and analysis related to county lines across the country.
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Forced Marriage & Honour-Based Abuse: An Investigator’s Perspective
Victims of honour-based abuse will experience abuse for at least five years before reporting. Mindy Mahill, a retired Serious and Complex Crime Investigator, led the first forced marriage conviction in England. He shared his insights at our Tackling Honour-based Abuse Conference 2024.
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Enhancing Victim Support: Best Practice at West Mercia Police
Approximately one in six people aged 16 years and over (16.1%) reported experiencing a crime in the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) in the year ending March 2023 (ONS). Matthew Chester, Head of Victim Services at West Mercia Police shared insights on the force's approach at our Victim Services Conference.
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How Six Police Forces Are Tackling Technology-Driven Crimes
While modern technology offers significant benefits to policing, it also presents new challenges and threats. This article explains the types of technology being faced and strategies police are using to counteract it.
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Child Sexual Exploitation Holistic Strategy: West Midlands Police
Child sexual exploitation is a complex and deeply troubling issue that requires more than just law enforcement solutions. Tom McNeil, Assistant PCC at West Midlands Police, a prominent figure in crime prevention and community safety, has highlighted the critical need for a multifaceted approach to tackle this problem effectively.
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Police-Community Relationships: Importance & Strategies
Improving relationships between police and communities is essential for fostering trust, cooperation, and public safety. This is particularly critical for various types of police forces and units that serve diverse and high-need areas. Here's why strong police-community relationships matter and how they can be achieved.
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