National Justice Awards 2009
Know a justice superhero? Someone who's gone the extra mile? Get them the recognition they deserve!
The Justice Awards is an annual campaign recognising outstanding achievements by staff and volunteers across the criminal justice system.
And this year, nominating someone or a team for an award is easier than ever.
So what are you waiting for? Nominate a mate (or team) by July 27 by clicking here.
To read about the teams and individuals recognised in last year's Hertfordshires' Justice Awards, click here
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.
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
Click "Here" to find out more
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
For help and advice please click here
Say NO to Starangers
This is the message some of our younger crime busters are saying.
To read the full story please click here
Hate Crime
Have you ever been a victim of Hate Crime? Here at Herfordshire this will not be tolerated.
To find out more click "here"
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.