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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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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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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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WATCH: The Met Police Respond to County Lines & Child Exploitation
Duncan Evans delved into the complex issue of county lines, shedding light on the dark underbelly of drug trafficking and exploitation in urban and rural areas. County lines, a term encapsulating the movement of illegal drugs facilitated by the coercion of vulnerable individuals, particularly children and adults, represent a deeply entrenched societal challenge.
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Working in Partnership to Ensure Victims are Heard and Supported Throughout Justice Proceedings
43% of victims would report a crime again based on their previous experiences of the criminal justice system. In this video, the Victims Commissioner for London discusses the importance of working in partnership to create a single point of contact for victims, helping ensure their voice is not lost as they go through criminal justice proceedings.
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