Suzanne Parrott presenting passionately on the extended role of Virtual schools - it is likely that three children in every classroom will be supported by their Virtual School AchievingForChildren London's Violence Reduction Unit #LondonsInclusionCharter

Join us on 30 July for the launch of our new report: Time for change. Our members are calling for collaborative criminal justice reform - how can we achieve this? Featuring expert speakers: Russell Webster ✍️, Abimbola Johnson doesn't use X anymore, Harriet Wistrich, @cassia_rowland Register: forms.gle/BaivEoZ4Ntgq6X…

Honour to have the Young Vic as the new home for PUNCH. Do not snooze, you will lose.

New Department for Education data shows record national increases in suspensions & exclusions in 22/23. London: 14% ⬆️ suspensions 42% ⬆️ exclusions Children are safer in school. We built #LondonsInclusionCharter this year to share and embed inclusive practices. bit.ly/3tXit8c

PSA public booking is now open for Punch the ★★★★★ show is coming to London following its sell-out run at Nottingham Playhouse

We are so lucky to have the wonderful, charismatic, and brilliant Dr. Gemma Birkett join us at the Criminal Justice Alliance and lead us forward through exciting times. Looking forward to working with you Dr Gemma Birkett !

🧵Today we launched our newest report, Time for change. The report underscores the urgent need for systemic changes within the criminal justice system through stronger partnerships between the government and civil society. Read the full report here: criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/criminal-…

Better ways to solve the prison overcrowding crisis.  Longford Trust director Peter Stanford urges long-term spending on education and rehabilitation to stop the chaos in our prisons in an essay in the Telegraph   telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/0…

We are incredibly pleased to have the brilliant Tom McNeil join the Criminal Justice Alliance Board. Welcome Tom! Criminal Justice Alliance Dr Tom McNeil Dr Gemma Birkett Frances Lang @jasonpaulgrant

This series is exceptional - best thing I've watched all year. Hats off to Freddie Flintoff. Incredibly inspiring, his honesty and bravery, commitment and dedication to the young people. A must see Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams, On Tour bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… - @bbciplayer

Last year @jengba_ received the Longford prize for their ground-breaking work. Do you know someone or an organisation working in prison reform you’d like to nominate for the 2024 Longford Prize. Deadline October 15th 2024. Link below longfordtrust.org/the-longford-p…

'First impressions can’t be re-made' 💡 Rachel Johnson PiXL buff.ly/4cGsmrj

Love this. It's all about first impressions, building good relationships and belonging 👏🏽👏🏽 #LondonsInclusioncharter London's Violence Reduction Unit

Well done Helen Hayes 💙🌹 you have been a great champion of young people & London's Violence Reduction Unit. Look forward to continuing our work with you & updating you on #LondonsInclusionCharter Sadiq Khan

Calling all London secondary schools! Did you know UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award is free until March 2028. Dedicated page for secondary colleagues RRSA in Secondary Schools - Rights Respecting Schools Award (unicef.org.uk) #LondonsInclusionCharter London's Violence Reduction Unit

UNICEF are offering secondary specific Achieving Bronze training session on 26th September at 1330 . You can book on Eventbrite - look for RRSA Achieving Bronze for Secondary Schools. London's Violence Reduction Unit #LondonsInclusionCharter

Not sure why Shabana Mahmood MP is going to Texas to see how to reduce imprisonment. Though I say so myself she should have a read of this before buying the flights. criminaljusticealliance.org/wp-content/upl…

🧡 Embracing the London Inclusion Charter ✍️ The director of education University Schools Trust, writes in Headteacher Update on: ✅ the Charter as a response to the 'thorny issue' of exclusions ✅ looking beyond the data & community knowledge to support inclusion headteacher-update.com/content/best-p…

We’re looking for a Treasurer to guide financial strategy, oversee resources, and help us achieve our mission for a fairer justice system. Have financial expertise and want to make a real impact? Applications close THIS Saturday, 9 November! 👇 criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cja/…

Great to see the incredible work funded by London's Violence Reduction Unit, empowering fathers to build stronger relationships with their children. Investing in families is key to creating a safer, more supportive London for everyone. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…