One of the best meetings on the job so far. I was really pleased today to Chair the first Drug and Alcohol Recovery Expert Panel today. We’ve convened this advisory panel of leading experts to provide robust, evidence-based insights to reduce and prevent demand for drugs and

Clare Osborne is Probation's Women's Champion Clare spoke at today's #IWD 2025 coffee morning ahead of Saturday's International Women's Day. Staff from Probation, Services Users and Partners from @start360org attended today event.

We were delighted to welcome partners from Start360 Engage Women's Service which provides support for women who have had contact with criminal justice to our #IWD Breakfast.

Delighted to be attending the AONTAS #STARAwards2025 as part of Start360 SMART Recovery Justice Team within the Health & Wellbeing category! Good luck to all the nominees and looking forward to a fantastic day hearing about all the great services⭐️ ✨ ⭐️

The stage is set and the guests have arrived. Today we recognise the dedication and achievements in adult learning. The #STARAwards2025 ceremony begins now! ⭐ #ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether

Great to be representing Start360 at the Aontas Awards 2025.. wish us luck🤞#STARAwards2025

On #IWD2025, we celebrate the work of women driving change in NI’s justice system. We also recognise the challenges women face in the criminal justice system whether as victims, witnesses, defendants, or detainees and remain committed to upholding their dignity and respect.

Women now represent 4.8% of NI’s prison population, a significant increase over the years. The Imprisoned Imaginationexhibition showcases artwork from women at Hydebank Wood, highlighting their creativity & resilience this #InternationalWomensDay. #IWD #ArtBehindBars

'Addiction Risk Factors' 'Thought for Today' Archives #IronSharpensIron #Addiction #Recovery #Soberlife #Sober #Physical #Activity #ARCFitness

Was great to spend some time this morning visiting the Imprisoned Imagination art exhibition by PrisonArts F'dation in Belfast. Some amazing talent!

"What's happening today in society where a young boy is stabbing a young girl to death?" Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty talk about the themes of male violence against women and toxic masculinity explored in their new programme Adolescence. #R4Today

We are really excited about facilitating our new Re-Equip program within DAISY North! 🤩 This program fuses the benefits of exercise/sport with therapeutic talk therapies to enable a ‘whole person’ approach to recovery.

Well done to all involved 👏🏻

Today the government has announced that PAVA spray will be issued at YOIs. We do not support the use of PAVA in youth custody due to the overall detrimental effect on children & the distinct lack of evidence that its use improves safety. Read our statement

We’ve launched a pilot of our new Virtual Officer Attendance service. For the next few weeks, victims of crime will have the option to speak with an officer over live video, providing a more convenient way to receive support. Learn more at orlo.uk/ACaI3

Minister Long Justice NI today addressed the first Correctional Research Symposium to be held in Belfast NI Prison Service READ MORE: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-addr… #CRS2025 #ResearchMatters

Attending Correctional Research Symposium in Belfast hosted by NI Prison Service - A two day conference looking at research within criminal justice system across the world! Lots of learning for the next few days! #CRS2025 #ReasearchThatMatters EuroPris & ICAP