📢Nacro's CEO Campbell Robb in the Guardian: "Naming and shaming those on community payback doesn’t deliver justice. It risks pushing people further to the margins. To break the cycle, we must invest in people’s potential – not just punish their past" tinyurl.com/8j4ae4bm

Chief Executive of Nacro, Campbell Robb, is quoted in Tuesday's @itvnews.bsky.social piece on the @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social report released on Children in custody 2024–25. Children in this situation need care so they can turn their lives around, not more trauma‼️

Chief Executive of Nacro, Campbell Robb, is quoted in Tuesday's @itvnews.bsky.social piece on the @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social report released yesterday on Children in custody 2024–25. Children in this situation need care so they can turn their lives around, not more trauma‼️

Campbell Robb, Chief Executive at Nacro, responds to today's @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social 'Children in custody' report 2024-2025, he says YOIs are "entrenching disadvantage." 👉Nacro knows it doesn’t have to be this way. We help young people to move on and be who they want to be. shorturl.at/sbErX

Interesting read from the Guardian on probation⬇️ "This overstretched service cannot be expected to manage the increased workload that will follow from sentencing reforms… It needs investment, but also human capital; experienced staff who can build relationships." shorturl.at/iOGHw

“Lord Timpson was adamant these online check-ins won’t replace in-person appointments with probation officers, which he described as “absolutely crucial”, to the Daily Mirror. ➡️At Nacro, we see everyday how crucial personal relationships are to rehabilitation.

💡Did you read Nacro's reaction to last week's Sentencing Bill? Campbell Robb's response to the Government's reforms: tinyurl.com/33y9xpvk

We are looking forward to working with David Lammy in his new role as Secretary of State for Justice, in what is an challenging but opportune moment for the criminal justice system.

Campbell Robb, Chief Executive, in the Independent discussing the Sentencing Bill - it's important for tagging not to “overly restrict” an offender’s ability to integrate back into society, such as to work or caring responsibilities, as these are “key elements to reduce reoffending” bit.ly/3UXnnwf

Campbell Robb, Chief Executive, in AOL bit.ly/4p6CVvd It's important "that tagging does not overly restrict people’s ability to integrate back into society, for example ensuring that people are able to work or spend time caring for family, as we know these are key elements to reduce reoffending.”

🚨The Sentencing Bill has been introduced. The initial focus on tagging is an interesting start to a wider debate about how the Sentencing Bill could transform our justice system to put rehabilitation and reducing reoffending at the heart Nacro's comment shorturl.at/iaUuD

"Unless we create real opportunities for rehabilitation inside prisons, this reform risks being yet another sticking plaster on a system in long-term crisis," says John Podmore in a letter to the Guardian ahead of the Government's sentencing reforms⬇️ shorturl.at/7Gzrb

Andrea Coady, Head of Policy and Service User involvement to Asian Voice News: More meaningful activity in prison, and better access to employment and accommodation on release needed to increase rehabilitation and reduce the cycle of reoffending. Read more: shorturl.at/8e8wn

🚨Too many children in custody are being failed. Nacro responds to yesterday's unannounced inspection of HMYOI Feltham by HM Chief Inspector of Prison. shorturl.at/Dysrd

"Prisoners in Scotland risk having their human rights breached over serious failings in the way complaints are handled, a new report has warned." shorturl.at/9Ib6L

Changes to sentencing due soon from Government, says the BBC. shorturl.at/WxoBd

⚠️Prison overcrowding has hit record levels. Nacro’s recommendations for sentencing reform: shorturl.at/iIYNG

⚠️High recall rates is exactly why we need to invest more in rehabilitative programmes outside prison to ensure root causes of offending are addressed and new release and community measures stick. shorturl.at/DtGD0

👏Government to provide free bus passes to young people so they can access education and employment opportunities currently out of reach due to fare costs. "Often, young people turn down job interviews & training because they can't afford bus fares," CEO of Rise Up to BBC News. shorturl.at/H8d0G

⚠️Our justice system must prioritise rehabilitation. @theguardian.com letter from @oswinproject.bsky.social: ‘Instead of prison staff “developing relationships with prisoners to help rehabilitation, they were in the office checking release dates due to overcrowding!" shorturl.at/P4VU2

A report has warned that a lack of job opportunities for former prisoners is driving reoffending due to difficulties covering bills after leaving prison: shorturl.at/amb8p

Nacro's Chair of Trustee's Nick Hardwick was interviewed by the @theguardian.com about current sentencing attitudes: "Most people are coming out again, and we hope they don’t come out worse. There’s no evidence that longer sentences are a deterrent.” Read more👇 shorturl.at/Rj64K

👏 New at HMP Oakwood: eligible prisoners can now enjoy long visits with a family meal. Staying connected cuts reoffending by 39%, per Lord Farmer (ITV): shorturl.at/ebz9U Nacro has long called for more measures in prisons to maintain family relationships: shorturl.at/XdwVR

👏 New measures to support neurodivergent people in prison: - Neurodiversity Support Managers (NSMs) introduced - Raising awareness of neurodiversity - Supporting staff with tailored strategies - Acting as a link between prisons, education providers, and health care shorturl.at/FUG5R

The National Health Executive's report reveals mental ill issues in prisons are “the norm, not the exception” and are calling for a portion of money for prison places to go to community mental health support instead. Our service-user led report also looked at this issue ⬇ shorturl.at/UUsYb

This is unacceptable. "A total of 169,050 children were living in temporary accommodation in England as of March this year while the number of households in temporary housing has risen almost 12% in the last year to 131,140. Both are latest record highs."

Campbell Robb, CEO of Nacro is quoted [email protected] "High number of self-inflicted deaths at HMP Leeds is a stark reminder of a system under immense strain and the crucial need for more mental health support. We need urgent investment in infrastructure and staffing." shorturl.at/ZTeo4

“Today’s report on HMP Pentonville is absolutely shocking. People released early in error, others held beyond release date." "Our prisons are in crisis...while we welcome the Sentencing Review, investment in services inside and outside prison is needed too," Nacro says. shorturl.at/564vW

“IMB's report on HMP Leeds is deeply troubling- prison is not an alternative to mental health care. “The 'Check on a mate’ scheme is welcome, but without urgent investment in infrastructure and staffing, these efforts will be undermined” Nacro's response: shorturl.at/BMiTH

HMIP report on HMP Haverigg "People in prison are growing their own food, working in community jobs such a gardening, there are activities to reduce isolation and prepare for release, contributing to a low reoffending rate of 6%", Campbell Robb, Nacro. Our response: shorturl.at/B8203

"HMP Lancaster Farms is just one example of poor healthcare in prison, Nacro's survey found people left with untreated injuries, being driven to swapping or buying medication off others, and performing dentistry on themselves" Campbell Robb CEO at Nacro @lancstelegraph.bsky.social shorturl.at/CBSvv

It’s #AlcoholAwarenessWeek and at Nacro, our Recovery Near You team are helping raise awareness of alcohol misuse as well as signposting treatment across Wolverhampton. ➡️ Where to find us in Wolverhampton this week: shorturl.at/FrWZj

What are Sir Brian Leveson's recommendations to reduce the backlog in crown courts? Read more⬇️ shorturl.at/foyRt

The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales calls for more community sentences for certain offences, to reduce reoffending: shorturl.at/Tj48F The bishop welcomes the “creative” ideas of young people on the justice system in a survey to be taken to parliament: shorturl.at/qRVtj

ITV was given access to a mother and baby unit in prison: shorturl.at/5kMCT “Prisons not helping us, our offending is linked to addiction, if you solve the addiction, you solve the offending", ITV. Many women in prison are victims of violence. Read about Nacro’s justice services shorturl.at/jxGvx

⏰ The #NacroNewsletter is out now! Our regular bulletin explores policy and campaigns work in the Justice, Housing and Education sectors as well as highlighting some good news stories from our services and celebrating the achievements of staff. Read now: shorturl.at/syPYA

"75% of women in prison were there under 12 months," ITV news: shorturl.at/Y9VXd "For many women, short sentences in prison are a disaster,” James Timpson. Nacro welcomes “imminent” steps to block most short sentences following the Sentencing Review. Our work reducing offending: shorturl.at/ZnRm3

Rough sleeping will be decriminalised next year as government plans to scrap the "cruel and outdated" Vagrancy Act. This is long overdue, and finally recognises that the majority of rough sleepers have nowhere else to go. shorturl.at/Sqe9C

Nacro chief executive Campbell Robb is quoted in this BBC article. "We urge government to ensure that children are only held in custody as an absolute last resort and to ensure a safe, rehabilitative environment so children have the best chance to change." shorturl.at/Pi6Pd

HMIP report out: 'Building Trust: the importance of positive relationships in young offender's institutions'. "The environment in our YOIs is profoundly harmful for children...this review should prompt urgent action from government", Nacro. Our response: shorturl.at/p4oaU

"Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children in England and Wales, including all those with parents on Universal Credit," the Government. As a charity supporting young people across England and Wales, Nacro welcomes any plans to tackle child poverty." Full story⬇️ shorturl.at/foq5P

Gauke's Sentencing Review aims to "end decades of failed prison policy. What he hasn’t done is set out detailed proposals for ground-level implementation of his recommendations – so the ball is now back in the court of the government," The Big Issue. shorturl.at/1LvrS

The Sentencing Review is out, “bold, evidence-based plans that could have a real positive impact. £700 million investment in probation is significant, but extra resources must extend to community support", Nacro. Our comment: shorturl.at/vlLCz ⬇️Read the recommendations

The Sentencing Review is out today with recommendations to solve the prison overcrowding crisis. Nacro responses: tinyurl.com/mr34kt3e

The government must move beyond stopgap fixes to long-term solutions in order to avoid future crises. 📣 Nacro responds to government announcements to fix the amount of time people can be recalled to 28 days and build three new prisons. Our full comment: shorturl.at/bRyyv

⏰ We're awaiting full details of the Sentencing Review, and @thetimes.com suggests radical change is imminent: “Some prisoners will be released after serving just a third of their sentence if they behave well and engage in rehabilitation programmes under David Gauke's recommendations.”

Ahead of the much awaited Sentencing Review, Prisons Minister James Timpson highlights "80% of offending is reoffending". Timpson said "people are leaving places like HMP Preston addicted to drugs, nowhere to live, mental health problems - and that's why they keep coming back", from Sky.

James Timpson's focus on rehabilitation is much needed amidst the prison crisis, “More people to be tagged in future instead of prison”. More use of tagging is expected in the Sentencing Review. Have you or someone you know been on tag? Share your experiences with us below. shorturl.at/FZVtg

Ahead of the Sentencing Review, journalist Mollie Malone visited HMP Foston Hall to understand why prison isn't working for women. "Usually women are sent to prison for short sentences. Not enough time for anything productive, just enough time to rip their lives apart," interviewed case worker.

"Many children in custody are extremely challenging, but most are also hugely vulnerable. Rather than lowering our expectations of what they can achieve, we need to hugely ramp up the support we offer them to get there." 👏 Enlightening article from @FEWeek shorturl.at/HrJv4