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Criminal Justice Breakfast Oct '08

The first “Criminal Justice Breakfast” was held on Thursday 23 October 2008, at the Norfolk Club, in Norwich, where almost 50 people gathered to network over coffee and discuss current criminal justice issues.

The event was the idea of Jayne Evans, Communications Officer for the Norfolk Criminal Justice Board (NCJB), who spent many years working as a journalist for both the BBC and ITV. She said,

“The regional and local press are already an important part of the criminal justice system; they report on the public’s concerns, inform them of what is going on in the courts and in their communities and help the police in their investigations.

“But despite this there is still a big communication gap between the media and those who work in the criminal justice system. My hope is that regular, informal meetings will help bridge this gap and improve mutually beneficial relationships.

“A key aim of the NCJB is to improve the public’s confidence in the system that is, in reality, achieving a great deal of success in cutting crime and reducing re-offending. One of the best ways of reaching people with accurate information about their CJS is through the media.”

The first Criminal Justice Breakfast was addressed by Sue Massey, Head of Youth Justice Services, who spoke about the role of the NCJB and youth justice. There was also a short presentation by Paul Durrant, the Assistant Editor at the Eastern Daily Press. The rest of the time was spent networking over coffee and pastries.

Sue Massey said of the event, “It was not only an opportunity to forge closer relationships with the local and regional media here in Norfolk but it was also an informal yet effective way of bringing together a wide variety of criminal justice professionals who might not ordinarily meet. All in all it was a successful initiative and one that the Board intends to make a regular event on our calendar. “

David Jennings, Head of News at Anglia TV, added, “The Criminal Justice Breakfast was an excellent opportunity to discuss a wide range of important issues in a positive and productive atmosphere. This new initiative is a welcome addition to existing forums for media representatives to meet with senior figures from across the CJS in Norfolk. I’m confident it will make an important contribution in developing these relationships to the benefit of all parties, and to the benefit of the public, who rely on the local media to report on the administration of justice in an informed and impartial manner.”