Essex Criminal Justice Board
Working to cut crime and deliver justice in Essex
The Essex Criminal Justice Board sits at the centre of the Criminal Justice System which works to catch, convict and rehabilitate more criminals in Essex and, most importantly, support victims and witnesses of crime.
This site has been designed to give you the information you need and signpost you to sources of further information.
We hope that you find this site informative, but if there is something more you would like to see covered, contact us.
Community Payback
Community Payback can be given to offenders as part of a 'community sentence'. A 'community sentence' means that the offender may have to carry out up to 300 hours of unpaid work. This work benefits the community - and means the offenders pay back the community for their crimes.
If you live in England or Wales, you can suggest projects that will improve your neighbourhood.
For more information, click Directgov
Information about local crimes
For the Latest News on a basket of crimes in Essex, visit the Crown Prosecution Service website.
For outcomes of Essex crimes that have attracted a custodial sentence of two years or more, visit 'Brought to Justice', hosted by the Essex Police website.
Essex Justice Matters
'Essex Justice Matters' is a quarterly newsletter for those interested in justice in Essex. To download copies of current and past issues, click on 'Essex Justice Matters Newsletter'.
Proceeds of Crime Act
One in seven of us know someone living off the proceeds of crime.
The Proceeds of Crime Act ensures that crime does not pay. To find out how, click on 'Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA)'.
Communities benefit from cashback from criminals
Under the Government’s ‘Community Cashback’ scheme, communities in Essex are benefitting from four worthwhile projects funded by seized criminal assets.
For more information, click 'Community Cashback'.
You can be involved. For more information, click Justice Careers & Volunteering
The Justice Awards, recognising outstanding achievement by staff and volunteers across the Criminal Justice System.
In October, the 2009 winners were announced and this year a nomination from Essex made it through to the national finals. Morina Pierre, working for Her Majesty’s Prison Service in Chelmsford, was awarded a ‘Highly Recommended’ in the Individual Award Winners category, ‘Commitment to diversity’.
To find out more click justice awards.
Essex CJB also holds its own local Justice Awards alongside the national campaign. For more information about this year's nominees and winners, click on ‘Essex Justice Awards’.