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Prosecutors go back to school in Cheshunt
On 2 March a prosecutor from CPS Hertfordshire visited Cheshunt School, Cheshunt to teach a classroom of 30 14 year-olds about criminal justice.
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Spring Edition of Justice newsletter out now
Offenders clear snow for the elderly in Stevenage
Probation staff celebrate becoming a trust
Hertfordshire Probation staff are celebrating ministerial approval to become Hertfordshire Probation Trust from April next year.
It means the service will be able to take part in new arrangements laid down by the Offender Management Act 2007.
The Act introduces a new commissioning environment whereby community offender management services will be delivered under contract to the Regional Director of Offender Management.
Chief Officer Tessa Webb said she was overjoyed with the result: “It means we have been recognised for high standards of performance, effective use of resources and, in particular, our contribution to Hertfordshire’s strong, multi-agency partnerships, which serve to keep Hertfordshire one of the safest counties in England.”
Tessa added: “Gaining Trust status has been hugely demanding in terms of time and commitment, but it also gave us an opportuntity to show off our continous improvement over the last few years and to showcase our skilled and dedicated staff who are working, in partnership with others, to protect the public and reduce crime.
“We intend now to use the momentum created by this success to seek out opportunties for innovation and to work ever more more closely with local communities.”
Hertfordshire Police Officer Scoops Top National Justice Award
A HERTFORDSHIRE policeman has won a top national award for his work for the Criminal Justice System.
PC Kevin Moore works with the travelling community to increase trust and confidence. He has challenged stereotypes and has raised awareness of Traveller culture, history and the prejudice and inequality this community faces.
Justice Newsletter - Autumn 09
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National Justice Awards 2009
The Hertfordshire Criminal Justice Board has announced that Hertfordshire has two finalists for the National Justice Awards 2009. The awards recognise staff and volunteers within the Criminal Justice System who have made a difference by going the extra mile in their work.
For more information please visit the National and Local Justice Awards section.
Crown Court Results
Please take a look at the Crown Court Results section of our website (under Press Releases) to find out about recent cases that have been to court.
National Justice Awards 2009
*Nominations have now closed*
The Justice Awards is an annual campaign recognising outstanding achievements by staff and volunteers across the criminal justice system. For further details regarding the National Awards please click on the image below.
To read about the teams and individuals recognised in last year's Hertfordshires' Justice Awards, click here
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Probation Officer honoured in Birthday List
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A Hertfordshire probation officer has been apoointed an MBE for services to probation in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Dawn Brooks, who works in both Stevenage and Hertford as a Treatment Manager working with a wide range of offenders, has worked for Hertfordshire Probation since 1992.
The honour particulary acknowledges Dawn's contribution to promoting diversity, particulary with women offenders, and to developing services to address domestic violence. Dawn said "I got such a shock when I got a call from the Cabinet Office. It's agreat honour, and it means such a lot - not just to me but also to my family and friends. They think it's brilliant".
Tessa Webb, Chief Officer at Hertfordshire Probation, said "It's fantasic that Dawn's contribution has been acknowledged in this way. Her skills and commitment reflect skills and commitment of all who work in Probation, and we are all celebrating with her in her achievement.
Oliver Heald MP visits Hertfordshire Probation
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Tackling Drugs Week 2009
National Tackling Drugs Week is designed to provide local agencies and police forces with a platform to publicise the work they do to tackle drugs and reduce drug-related crime. The week aims to increase public confidence in, and awareness of the work being done locally to respond to people's concerns about drugs locally.
This week will build upon the success and momentum generated by last year's National Tackling Drugs Days. It's also a reflection of our commitment to respond to community concerns about drugs, which is a key element of the drug strategy.
Purpose of the week
- Raise awareness of work undertaken by agencies and police forces to tackle drugs and reduce drug-related crime and harm
- Use communications to address local communities' perceptions of drug use in their area and to build confidence in the work of local agencies
- Demonstrate to the public that tangible improvements are being made in communities across the country
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Out and About - Justice takes to the road
The Hertfordshire Criminal Justice Board Support Team and members from partnership agencies are out and about this Summer. If you would like to meet the team and get some answer's to your questions you can meet support team at either:
- Kaleidoscope Event, Stanborough Lakes, Welwyn Garden City on July 18th
OR
- Hatfield House Country Show, Great North Road, Hatfield between 21st - 23rd August
Summer's on it's way
With summer fast decending on us it's important to make sure you keep all valuables safe. Pickpockets don't only operate in the evening they also like to target the innocent whilst out and about.
Justice Newsletter - Spring Edition
Edition 7 of Justice is out now
Read about the New Magistrates' Remand Court at Hatfield, Domestic Violence Court, School Children's visit to HMP The Mount.
The magazine is packed full of all the latest news and features from the frontline of Hertfordshire's justice system.
To download your free copy, please click here.
Too Much Bling!!
Do you know someone who has suddenly started living the "high" life and flashing the cash.
Don't hesitate to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Domestic Violence - Give it the Red Card
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Say NO to Starangers
This is the message some of our younger crime busters had to say.
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Hate Crime
Have you ever been a victim of Hate Crime? Here at Herfordshire this will not be tolerated.
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Taking the Cash Back
Hertfrodshire had a very sucessful year in recovering cash obtained by illegal gains. To find out more click "here"
The strategic framework for POCA success - Chapter 4
Green Paper offers ‘louder voice for communities’ in criminal justice improvements
A series of new measures to give communities more say in the way justice is done in their area has been announced by ministers.
The new initiatives form part of the Engaging Communities in Criminal Justice Green Paper, published on April 29, which proposes a range of measures to ensure a more effective criminal justice service.
The Government encourages and welcomes comments on the proposals in the Green Paper and seek the views of the public and the dedicated professionals and volunteers who work in and with criminal justice organisations.
The consultation will run until Friday 31 July 2009. For more details click here. Alternatively, visit our poll at http://haveyoursay.cjsonline.gov.uk